Press conference statement – Monday 26 May 2025

All of us at North West Ambulance Service are horrified and saddened that a day of celebration for the people of Liverpool could end in such terrible circumstances. 

Our thoughts are with everyone who witnessed the incident and those who have been injured.

As large crowds were expected in the city centre to celebrate Liverpool Football Club’s victory, we thankfully had a substantial presence already close to the route, as we would do for any event of this type.

Our ambulances, hazardous area response team, MERIT doctors, North West Air Ambulance and senior clinicians were very quickly on scene to offer aid and treatment.

St John Ambulance also had clinical teams present to support us, and were quick to respond, our thanks go to them for their assistance.

Our emergency ambulances took patients to our NHS colleagues at Royal Liverpool, Alder Hey, Arrowe Park and Aintree Hospitals. Sadly, four of the injured were children who were enjoying the day with their friends and families.

We can confirm that our teams treated 20 patients at the scene for minor injuries – these did not need hospital treatment.

27 patients in total were taken to hospital by ambulance and we believe two of those, including one of the children, have sustained injuries deemed to be serious.

Our cyclist paramedic was also unfortunately struck by the vehicle, but we are pleased to report that no injuries were sustained.

We also know some patients have self-presented at local hospitals. 

We are working closely with our partners at Merseyside Police and share their appeal for calm. This is indeed, an appalling incident, and we understand that people will be deeply upset. The people of Liverpool have shown many times before that you are a strong community, you support one another.

North West Ambulance Service share with you the frustration that this wonderful day has ended like this. We hope those who have been injured make a speedy recovery, and would like to extend our thanks to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and Merseyside Police, both of whom assisted us in tending to the injured, as did many of the supporters in the crowd. As well as our NHS colleagues who continue to treat the casualties.

To the people of Liverpool, we are sorry this has happened to you today – we are all thinking of you.