A man has been detained by police after a car drove through a crowd of Liverpool fans during their Premier League trophy parade.
The incident is said to have occurred at around 6pm as Reds fans took to the city streets to celebrate their 20th league title.
Police have released a statement after an incident during the Liverpool paradeGettyOne horrific video on social media shows the vehicle colliding with Liverpool supporters before eventually coming to a halt.
“We are currently dealing with reports of an RTC in Liverpool city centre,” a statement from Merseyside Police read.
“We were contacted at just after 6pm today, Mon 26 May, 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 detained.”
North West Ambulance service also 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.”
First responders could be seen tending to victims shortly after.
Thousands of Liverpool fans would have been in attendance for the parade on Monday.
However, it is unclear as to how many people were on Water Street at the same time as the incident.
Emergency services were on the scene shortly afterAFP Both the police and ambulance service have spokenAFPThe number of injuries is also unclear at this time.
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