Car Breaches Roadblock Injures 65 at Liverpool Victory Parade

A car drove into a crowd during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade, injuring around 65 people, including children, with 11 hospitalized and some trapped under the vehicle. The incident occurred when a 53-year-old man allegedly tailgated an ambulance through a roadblock on Water Street, a route that was supposed to be closed to vehicles, prompting questions about the adequacy of security measures such as anti-vehicle barriers. Authorities confirmed the man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving, and drug driving, with the incident not being treated as terrorism. Officials, including Merseyside Police and Liverpool's metro mayor Steve Rotheram, acknowledged the legitimacy of public concerns about how the car breached the road closures and emphasized the ongoing investigation. Security experts criticized the failure to prevent the vehicle from entering the cordoned-off area, highlighting that the tragedy could have been avoided with better planning and barriers. The incident has drawn comparisons to past attacks involving vehicles in crowded public spaces, underscoring the importance of robust security at major events.