Liverpool Parade: Near Miss & Terror Account
- Twenty-seven people, including four children, were hospitalized after a car drove through a crowd celebrating Liverpool FC's trophy parade on Monday.
- Chelsea Yuen, an eyewitness who was narrowly missed by the vehicle, recounted the harrowing experience on "Good Morning Britain." Yuen told hosts Susanna reid adn Ed Balls that...
- "When we heard the beeping of the driver...we looked up and saw the car coming towards us," Yuen said.
A car drove through a crowd at Liverpool’s victory parade, injuring 27 people, including children, sparking immediate chaos and concern. Eyewitness Chelsea Yuen recounted the harrowing near miss, describing how the vehicle sped into the throng of celebrating fans. Merseyside Police confirmed the driver’s arrest and stated the incident is not believed to be terrorism, classifying it as isolated. Yuen and others are now grappling with the emotional fallout, emphasizing the community’s resolve in the face of such a tragedy. This account of the Liverpool parade car incident provides a clear timeline of events. Read more about this developing story at News Directory 3. Discover what’s next as investigations continue.
Liverpool Parade Car Incident: 27 Injured, Including Children
Twenty-seven people, including four children, were hospitalized after a car drove through a crowd celebrating Liverpool FC’s trophy parade on Monday. The Liverpool parade car incident resulted in two individuals, one of them a child, in serious condition, according to emergency services.
Chelsea Yuen, an eyewitness who was narrowly missed by the vehicle, recounted the harrowing experience on “Good Morning Britain.” Yuen told hosts Susanna reid adn Ed Balls that the car “was inevitable it was going to hit people.”
According to Yuen, the street was packed with pedestrians. “When we heard the beeping of the driver…we looked up and saw the car coming towards us,” Yuen said. “we just narrowly missed being hit and managed to jump out the way.” She added that the car continued into the crowd behind them.
Merseyside Police confirmed that the driver, a 53-year-old man, was arrested at the scene. assistant Chief constable Jenny Sims stated the incident is not being treated as terrorism and is believed to be isolated.
Yuen expressed relief that her family was safe but also felt guilt knowing children were hurt. She also noted the community’s response: “At times like this, Liverpool really do stick together and come together as a city.”
When asked if she believed the street should have been closed to vehicles, Yuen responded, “Due to the sheer amount of people, we thought it was closed off, and it should have been closed off. It’s common sense that ther should have been no cars in the immediate city area.”
Keir Starmer released a statement saying, “The scenes in Liverpool are appalling—my thoughts are with all those injured or affected.” He added, “Everyone, especially children, should be able to celebrate their heroes without this horror,” and praised the city’s resilience: “Liverpool stands together and the whole contry stands with Liverpool.”