Children among 50 injured in Liverpool parade car crash
Crowds were seen trying to stop the driver, with emergency services arriving quickly at the scene to treat casualties.
At a press conference late on Monday evening, Dave Kitchin from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said 27 people were taken to hospital and 20 people were treated at the scene, with four children among the injured. There are no reported fatalities.
(Image: PA) He said two of those taken to hospital, including one of the children, suffered serious injuries.
Kitchin said some patients had also taken themselves to local hospitals.
Nick Searle, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service chief officer, said four people who were trapped under the car, including a child, were rescued by firefighters.
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On Tuesday morning, Liverpool City metro mayor Steve Rotheram said there are "still four people who are very, very ill in hospital".
Further updates are expected throughout the day as an investigation into the incident continues.
(Image: PA) In a statement, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: "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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Meanwhile, First Minister John Swinney said: "Dreadful scenes in Liverpool tonight. What should have been a day of joy, turned to tragedy.
"All our thoughts are with the injured and their families."
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said: "Deeply disturbing and horrifying scenes in Liverpool today. My thoughts are with all those injured or affected.
"It should have been a day of celebration in a brilliant city, not for such despicable violence."
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