Multiple people have been left injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans celebrating their Premier League title success during a trophy parade on Monday, May 26.
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According to Mail Online, emergency services rushed to Water Street in the city centre after receiving calls just after 6pm.Â
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Thousands were out on the streets to celebrate Liverpool FC’s victory on Sunday when the car came ‘beeping’ through the crowds. The car stopped at the scene and a man was detained. Multiple people were injured in the incident,
A police statement released shortly after read: ‘We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre.
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‘We were contacted at just after 6pm today, Monday 26 May, following reports a car had been in a collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street.
‘The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained. Emergency services are currently on the scene. We will issue more updates as we have them’.Â
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A Liverpool city council spokesperson said: ‘We are currently liaising with Merseyside Police regarding an incident on Water Street in the city centre. Updates to follow.’Â
A statement from North West Ambulance read: ‘NWAS is supporting an incident in Liverpool city centre, following reports of a road traffic collision.Â
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‘We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible’.