Liverpool Car Ramming: Latest Updates
- A car ramming incident in Liverpool, England, left 65 people injured, including four children, after a vehicle drove into a crowd celebrating Liverpool F.C.'s English Premier league title...
- The incident occurred in the city center, packed with an estimated one million fans.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the nation, saying, "Scenes of joy turned to utter horror and devastation...
Dozens are injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd celebrating liverpool F.C.’s Premier League title in Liverpool, England. A 53-year-old man has been arrested, and authorities are treating the incident as a car ramming, not terrorism. Updated information reveals 65 people were injured, with 11 still hospitalized but in stable condition. Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the nation, expressing concern for those affected. The attack occurred in the city center packed with an estimated one million fans. News Directory 3 provides breaking updates on this developing story and its potential impact. This Liverpool car ramming is part of a troubling trend of vehicle attacks recently. Discover what’s next as the investigation unfolds and more details emerge.
Car Ramming Injures Dozens Celebrating Liverpool F.C.Victory
Updated May 28, 2025
A car ramming incident in Liverpool, England, left 65 people injured, including four children, after a vehicle drove into a crowd celebrating Liverpool F.C.’s English Premier league title on Monday. Eleven people remain hospitalized but are in stable condition, police said Tuesday.
The incident occurred in the city center, packed with an estimated one million fans. A 53-year-old british man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving, and driving while unfit through drugs. Authorities stated the incident is not being treated as terrorism.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the nation, saying, “Scenes of joy turned to utter horror and devastation… my thoughts and the thoughts of the whole country are with all of those that are affected.”
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said a traffic management plan was in place, but the Ford Galaxy involved in the incident reportedly followed an ambulance through a temporarily lifted roadblock on Water Street. Witnesses described people chasing the car, attempting to stop it.
BBC reporter matt Cole said men were “trying to bang on the side of it and throw things at it.” Peter Jones told Sky News, ”We heard a frantic beeping ahead, a car flew past me and my mate, people were chasing it and trying to stop him, windows smashed at the back.”
The Liverpool car ramming is the latest in a series of similar incidents worldwide.In April, a vehicle attack in Vancouver, Canada, killed 11. In February,two died and 37 were injured in Munich,Germany,after a car drove into pedestrians.
“following the incident yesterday,I can confirm on behalf of the National Health Service that we are aware of 50 people who were treated at hospitals across the region. of those, 11 remain in hospital for ongoing treatment. They are all in a stable condition and I’m pleased to say they appear to be recovering well,” said Sims on Tuesday afternoon.
According to Chief Fire Officer Nick Searle,firefighters arrived within four minutes and found four people trapped under the vehicle. Crews quickly lifted the car to free the injured.
Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill said the suspect remains in custody and is being interviewed. Mayor Steve Rotheram praised the police for their swift response in dispelling misinformation following the attack.
What’s next
The inquiry into the Liverpool car ramming is ongoing. Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage to help determine the driver’s motives and the exact sequence of events.