During a Premier League (EPL) victory parade for Liverpool FC in England, a man drove a vehicle into the crowd, injuring dozens.
According to the BBC and other local sources on the 26th (local time), the police in Merseyside, England, where Liverpool is located, reported that they received a notification about a vehicle colliding with multiple pedestrians in downtown Liverpool around 6 p.m., stating, "The vehicle in question has stopped at the scene, and one 53-year-old white male has been arrested."
At the time, a parade celebrating Liverpool FC's 20th EPL victory was taking place. Hundreds of thousands of fans were enjoying the festivities, waving flags along the 10-mile (about 16 km) parade route, resulting in significant casualties.
According to local emergency services, 27 people were transported to the hospital, of which 2 are severely injured. Local police stated that the incident does not appear to be related to terrorism, and they have provisionally concluded that there are no accomplices.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), "The situation in Liverpool is shocking. I extend my condolences to all those injured or affected," adding, "I thank the police and emergency services for their swift response to this shocking incident."
Liverpool FC also expressed, "We extend our deepest condolences to those affected by this incident" and stated, "We will continue to provide full support to the emergency responders and local authorities handling this situation."