Auto-chaos in Liverpool: 65 injured at master celebration drama!

Auto-chaos in Liverpool: 65 injured at master celebration drama!

On May 27, 2025, Liverpool had a tragic incident during the master celebration of Liverpool FC when a driver raced into a crowd and injured 65 people. The 53-year-old driver, who is suspected of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving under the influence of drugs, was arrested by the police at the crime scene. According to the authorities, a terrorist motive was excluded, which contributes to calming down the public, although the incident shook many.

The police stated that 50 of the injuries had to be treated in the hospital, while the remaining, including four children, were cared for on site. On Tuesday, eleven of the injured people were still in the hospital, but in stable condition. Witnesses reported terrifying scenes in which people hit the car while the driver increased the speed to drive through the crowd.

reactions to the incident

King Charles III. And Queen Camilla commented on the events and showed her sympathy for those affected. Prime Minister Keir Strander called the scenes "horribly" and emphasized the special cohesion of the city of Liverpool in such difficult times. Many sports personalities, such as the ex-Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp, and sports teams such as Manchester United and the US basketball star LeBron James, condemned the incident and expressed their sympathy.

The Liverpool FC and the Premier League also expressed their grief and are in contact with the responsible authorities. Due to the events, the planned celebrations were postponed to the championship to commemorate the victims and their families. FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his support for those affected and the city of Liverpool.

context and security measures

The incident has raised questions about security in public, especially at large events. It is emphasized that criminals and terrorist actors often use false identities to avoid security measures. Security authorities, both national and the EU, work on strengthening the exchange of information in order to prevent such incidents in the future. In May 2016, for example, new rules for strengthening the Schengen information system (SIS) were agreed to improve the data exchange between authorities that are responsible for border protection, security and migration.

The events in Liverpool are reminiscent of the ongoing efforts to ensure security at major events and to protect the population. Authorities encourage the public to be vigilant and report suspicious activities to create a safe environment.

The injured and their relatives are the focus of public sympathy, while the city of Liverpool is characterized by both darkness and the solidarity of its citizens.