A car has rammed through the crowd at the trophy parade celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory.
Merseyside Police has confirmed they are attending the scene after the car collided with a number of pedestrians on Water Street.
Merseyside Police confirmed a 53-year-old, white, British man has been arrested at the scene.
Eyewitnesses told GB News Liverpool Lime Street station has been shut and "[there were] tonnes of police and ambulance came rushing in, it was mad".
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Emergency services at the scene after multiple people were hit by a car
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Police and emergency personnel dealing with a road traffic accident on Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool
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A spokesman from Merseyside Police said: "We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre.
"We were contacted at just after 6pm today, Monday, May 26, following reports a car had been in 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."
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote on social media: "The scenes in Liverpool are appalling — my thoughts are with all those injured or affected. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident.
"I’m being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate."
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Emergency services at the scene after multiple people were hit by a car during the Victory parade
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Emergency services at the scene after multiple people were hit by a car during the Victory parade
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Liverpool Riverside MP Kim Johnson wrote on social media: "I sincerely hope all those involved are safe and get home to their loved ones soon."
An eyewitness told GB News: "I saw a car ram through people and pedestrians then started banging on the car like 'what are you doing?'
"Then the driver reversed and sped up forward and mowed down more people as pedestrians, police and ambulances started chasing after the car.
"It happened five feet away from me, I’m so grateful I managed to avoid it, terrifying to think what could have happened."
Emergency services at the scene
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A North West Ambulance Service spokesman said: "NWAS is supporting an incident in Liverpool city centre, following reports of a road traffic collision.
"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.
"Updates will be published on this page and Mersey Police as we know more."
A spokesman from Liverpool City Council said: "We are currently liaising with Merseyside Police regarding an incident on Water Street in the city centre. Updates to follow."
Emergency services at the scene after multiple people were hit by a car during the Victory parade
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Witness Natasha Rinaldi, who was watching the parade from her friend’s living room, told Sky News: "It was so loud. People sounded desperate. And then we looked out the window and we saw the car (had) run over people.
"Then people started rushing to go after the driver and they tried to break the car. The police did everything to block and to push people away.
"We could just hear screams and screams. We were very confused."
