Turin, May 26 (LaPresse) – A car drove into a group of Liverpool fans during the Premier League victory parade. Thousands of people had gathered from across the country, but the celebrations were disrupted shortly after 6 p.m. when a vehicle struck several pedestrians. Videos shared online by British media show police at the scene. It is not yet known if anyone was injured. “We are currently investigating reports of a road traffic incident in central Liverpool,” police said. One man has been detained. Footage shows frightened fans as police attempt to regain control of the situation. "The scenes in Liverpool are shocking, and my thoughts are with all those injured or affected."
This was stated by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, commenting on the road incident during the parade celebrating the Reds’ championship victory in the city centre, which left several pedestrians injured, as reported by Sky News UK.
"I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident," he emphasized. "I am receiving updates on developments and urge that the police be given the space they need to conduct their investigations."
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