Shocking Crash at Liverpool FC Victory Parade Shakes City
Celebration turned to chaos in Liverpool on May 26, 2025. The city was flooded with fans out to toast Liverpool FC’s thrilling Premier League win. But in an instant, the mood flipped. Crowds along Water Street, right in the heart of the city, were run down when a Ford Galaxy, driven by 53-year-old Paul Doyle, crashed through barricades and straight into families, friends, and supporters waving their red scarves.
Police say Doyle took advantage of a rare window: he slipped in behind an ambulance that had been let through to help someone suffering a suspected heart attack. As soon as he was on the closed road, everything went wrong. Witnesses recall a bitter argument between him and some of the crowd before Doyle floored the gas and slammed into the mass of people. He didn’t stop after the first impact—he attempted to restart the car, leading to more injuries before bystanders smashed the windows and pulled him out. By the time paramedics reached the scene, over 50 fans were hurt, including a child and three adults who were actually trapped beneath the car and needed emergency rescue gear to get free.
Community Response and Ongoing Investigation
Everyone’s first thought was: is this terrorism? Liverpool police were quick to shut that down—calling the crash an isolated incident. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims called the day “joyous, sadly turned tragic,” and asked people not to fuel speculation online. She also confirmed that there had been no tips or warnings about Doyle beforehand. Officers are still piecing together what led up to the rampage—what was going through Doyle’s mind, and how he managed to breach what was supposed to be a tightly secured parade ground.
Doyle is now facing serious charges: attempted murder, dangerous driving, and drug-related offenses. While police hold him in custody, forensic teams are combing the scene for every detail, from tire tracks to witness videos, to understand the full sequence of events. The ages of the injured range from just nine years old to 78, and eleven remain hospitalized as of the latest update, all listed as stable. DIY heroics from crowd members likely saved lives—some tore at the wreck to free those pinned underneath before emergency crews could even get their tools ready.
The city has responded in its own way. Strikes planned at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital were canceled by staff wanting to help victims and their families. Top officials, including the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Anne, Princess Royal, spent time with those affected, lending their support. Even King Charles III weighed in, praising Liverpool’s community spirit and the way neighbors stepped up amidst horror.
For now, the focus is on healing, supporting the victims, and finding all the answers. The investigation isn’t just about the legal charges—people want to know how their parade, their sense of security, was shattered in a split second on what should have been a night to remember for all the right reasons. As details emerge, the heart of Liverpool beats on, bruised but united.
