‘I thought I'd lost everything', says dad who watched baby boy dragged 15ft in pram & partner run over by Liverpool car
Daniel Eveson, from Telford,
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The family had been celebrating at the Liverpool Premier League Trophy Parade on Sunday
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Daniel Eveson watched as his son was dragged inside a buggy 15ft by the car
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The tot's mum was also run over by the Ford Galaxy
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A "sea of chaos" erupted when
The disturbing events unfolded just after 6pm after a day of jubilation when The
Four children were among 65 people injured and a 53-year-old white British man from west Derby was arrested at the scene.
Mr Eveson, who was their with his family, told
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"My partner went under the wheel and the car went over her leg and she got dragged down the road.
"Then my little boy got taken about maybe 15 feet down the road in his pram.
"I didn't know where anyone was or what to do.
"I didn't know where my boy was and then I saw his pram, I didn't know whether or not he was alive. And then I saw he was alive."
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He moved his partner onto the kerb and rushed their son Teddy into a restaurant, where he assessed the tot was okay.
Mr Eveson then went back outside to tell his wife their son was alive and he was safe.
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"I thought I'd lost everything I really did," he added.
Mr Eveson's partner is still waiting to hear when she will be discharged from hospital, while Teddy is recovering at home.
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The family had been walking up the road with the pram when they saw a commotion ahead.
They noticed two people running in the opposite direction before spotting the car.
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Footage taken from a shop showed the car edging through the crowds of supporters just two minutes before it accelerated down the street
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Footage showed brave fans racing after the car as it sped forwards
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The driver sped down the road despite efforts by fans to slow them down
Mr Eveson recalled people "screaming" in "pure terror".
"It will stay with me for the rest of my life," he said.
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"I don't think I will ever be able to go to a parade or a celebration again."
It comes as Merseyside Police confirmed reports the car had followed an ambulance after a road block was temporarily lifted so paramedics could help a man who suffered a suspected heart attack.
Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims added eleven people remain in hospital and appear to be recovering well in a stable condition.
The force said the man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs.
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Cops also clarified the incident was not being treated as terrorism during a press conference.
What we know so far:
A car collided with multiple pedestrians when it drove into a crowd on Water Street, Liverpool city centre
The incident happened just after 6pm as Liverpool FC's victory parade was coming to an end
Police have arrested a 53-year-old white British man from Liverpool who they believe to be the driver
The incident is not being treated as terror-related and police are not looking for anyone else
Four children were among 27 people taken to hospital and 20 treated at the scene
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The Home Secretary will now visit Liverpool this evening following the major incident.
She will join DCC Chris Green and Mayor Steve Rotheram at the cordon of the scene to meet first responders who saved lives.
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Meanwhile, speaking at a press conference this afternoon, Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill, of Merseyside Police, said: 'I want to reassure the people of Merseyside that detectives are making significant progress as we seek to establish the full circumstances that led to this awful incident and bring the person responsible to justice.'
King Charles has said he was "deeply shocked and saddened" by the crash during the
He added: "I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in need."
The Prince and Princess of Wales also said they were "deeply saddened" by the scenes on Monday.
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William, who is patron of the Football Association, and his wife Kate said in a personal message on social media: "What should have been a joyful celebration ended with tragedy.
"Our thoughts are with those who were injured and to the first responders and emergency services on the ground. W & C."
And, soon after the horror,
"I want to thank the police and emergency services for their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident.
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"I'm being kept updated on developments and ask that we give the police the space they need to investigate."
Half an hour after that,
It read: "We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.
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"We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident."
'THE NOISE WAS TERRIFYING'
It was filmed slowly driving down Dale Street through groups unaware fans - including children - before it turned onto Water Street.
It reversed suddenly, bumping into a few annoyed revellers, before speeding forwards.
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One mobile phone clip shows it colliding with dozens of screaming supporters before making a sharp right turn and stopping.
Seconds later, it turns to the left, and appears to hit several more before coming to a standstill.
Harry Rashid, 48, who was at the parade with his wife and two young daughters, said: 'It happened about ten feet from us.
'We had no control over where we would be because the street was very narrow.
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"The vehicle came to our right. It emerged from just right next to a parked ambulance.
'It pulled up from the right and rammed into all the people at the side of us. It was fast. The noise was terrifying.'
Mr Rashid, of Solihull, West Mids, described how crowds began trying to smash the car windows.
He said: 'The driver stalled for a few seconds, probably about ten.
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'Then loads of people a bit further back started rushing at him trying to smash his windows.
'But then he just ploughed through the rest of them.
'It was horrible. So many innocent people, fans just wanting to enjoy the parade, were hurt.'
He added: 'I just wanted my kids to get off the road regardless. You're just exposed there on the pavement.
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'It was all horrendous, so horrendous.'
Video shows brave fans throwing bags at the vehicle and kicking it in a desperate attempt to slow it down.
Several sprinted after it as the driver continued down the road.
Despite their best efforts to stop the car, numerous people were thrown to the sides and some fell beneath the vehicle.
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After pushing through dozens of footie fans for around 20m, the car came to a stop.
Fire crews arrived to find four people trapped under the vehicle, including a child, and worked quickly to free them.
Ambulances, a hazardous area response team, MERIT doctors,
Emergency ambulances took patients to the Royal Liverpool, Alder Hey, Arrowe Park and Aintree Hospitals.
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Debris beneath the street sign for Water Street today
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The Home Secretary will be visiting the scene to thank emergency workers this evening
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Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims confirmed eleven people remain in hospital in a stable condition
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