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John Bishop and Natasha Hamilton lead the celebrity tributes after 47 were injured in Liverpool

John Bishop and Natasha Hamilton lead the celebrity tributes after 47 were injured in Liverpool

John Bishop and Natasha Hamilton have led the celebrity tributes across social media after 47 people were injured when an unnamed driver ploughed into crowds of Liverpool fans during the club’s Premier League trophy parade on Monday.

Thousands of devoted fans had flocked into Liverpool to watch Arne Slot’s side make their way through the city on an open-top bus after winning their second Premier League trophy. 

But the joyful scenes were marred when an unnamed driver, understood to be a white male, accelerated into the crowd after pulling out of a local pub. 

A total of 27 people were taken to hospital following the horrific incident, with four still seriously injured – including a child who was one of four people still trapped under car when firefighters arrived. The other casualties were treated at the scene 

Bishop, 58, who was attending the city parade with his father Edward, has since paid tribute to the victims in a social media post shared with Instagram followers on Tuesday morning.

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John Bishop says he is 'heartbroken' after 47 people were injured when an unnamed driver ploughed into crowds of Liverpool fans during the club's Premier League trophy parade

John Bishop says he is ‘heartbroken’ after 47 people were injured when an unnamed driver ploughed into crowds of Liverpool fans during the club’s Premier League trophy parade 

Bishop had been attending the city parade with his father Edward and previously shared a pH๏τo of the pair as they watched it unfold

Bishop had been attending the city parade with his father Edward and previously shared a pH๏τo of the pair as they watched it unfold 

Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton, who also comes from Liverpool, revealed her father and nephew were in attendance at Monday's trophy parade

Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton, who also comes from Liverpool, revealed her father and nephew were in attendance at Monday’s trophy parade 

The singer (pictured) confirmed neither of her family members were hurt during the carnage

The singer (pictured) confirmed neither of her family members were hurt during the carnage 

‘I was at the parade today with my dad and like everyone else I am shocked and heartbroken about the events at the end of the Liverpool parade,’ he wrote.  

‘My heart goes out to all those affected. Our anthem could not be more appropriate. You’ll never walk alone.’

Liverpool-born Atomic Kitten star Hamilton, 42, revealed her father had been attending the event with a family member when the carnage unfolded. 

Sharing a picture of them together shortly before the incident, she wrote: ‘My dad and nephew were in Liverpool today at the celebration parade. Then I saw a video of what happened and my heart sank. 

‘Thankfully they’re both safe but I’m absolutely horrified at what I saw today and my thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.’

Former Love Island contestant and campaigner Sharon Gaffka also escaped unharmed after travelling to Liverpool from her Oxford home to watch the parade. 

Posting a pH๏τo of herself triumphantly waving a Liverpool flag beside the club’s open top bus, she wrote: ‘What unfolded after was terrifying and heartbreaking. My thoughts are with everyone affected by the events. And I hope everyone got home safely.

‘What struck me wasn’t just the devastation, but how this city responded. I’ve seen so many fans and locals offering lifts, shelter and comfort to complete strangers – because that’s what Liverpool is. Its resilience. Its community. Its people looking out for each other in the worst of times.

Former Brookside actress Claire Sweeney reached out to the people affected in her home city on Tuesday morning

Former Brookside actress Claire Sweeney reached out to the people affected in her home city on Tuesday morning 

Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was also among those to reach out across social media on Monday

Oasis singer Liam Gallagher was also among those to reach out across social media on Monday

Former Love Island contestant and activist Sharon Gaffka was in attendance during Monday's trophy parade and later shared a moving tribute on social media

Former Love Island contestant and activist Sharon Gaffka was in attendance during Monday’s trophy parade and later shared a moving tribute on social media 

Emergency services rushed to the scene, and 27 people, including four children, were taken to hospitals across the city

Emergency services rushed to the scene, and 27 people, including four children, were taken to hospitals across the city

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‘That’s the reason I love this place. You’ll never walk alone.’  

Sharing his own thoughts on X, Oasis singer Liam Gallagher added: ‘Thoughts and prayers with all our brothers and sisters of LIVERPOOL.’  

Dramatic footage captured just before the chaos unfolded shows the man’s Ford Galaxy being surrounded and attacked by angry fans as he attempts to reverse out of the packed street.

Supporters – alarmed by the car’s erratic movements in the dense crowd – can be seen hitting the windows and kicking the tires.

One man even rips off the rear windscreen wiper and appears to try smashing a window before jumping out of the way to avoid being run over before the car then sped off down the road.

Authorities have confirmed the incident is not being treated as terrorism and that the man in custody, a white British male from Liverpool, is believed to have been the driver of the vehicle.

The shocking collision occurred around 6pm on Monday on Water Street, which was not on a list of roads to be closed for the parade to celebrate Liverpool’s 20th league тιтle.

Witnesses reported the car was travelling at 30mph and had been sounding its horn as it edged through the dense crowd – prompting angry fans to ask ‘what are you doing?’ before it suddenly accelerated, swerved, and mounted the pavement.

They described how ‘all hell broke’ loose and people ‘were flying in all directions’ as car ploughed into the тιԍнтly packed crowd for 200 yards.

Authorities say both Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper are being kept fully briefed on the developing situation

Authorities say both Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper are being kept fully briefed on the developing situation

The scene of where the car ploughed into crowds on Water Street is seen this morning

The scene of where the car ploughed into crowds on Water Street is seen this morning

ᴀssistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims of Merseyside Police said: ‘My thoughts are with all those injured in tonight’s horrific incident.

‘This had been a joyous day in Liverpool with hundreds of thousands of people lining the streets to celebrate Liverpool Football Club’s parade.

‘Sadly, at 6pm as the parade was drawing to a close, we received reports that a car was in collision with a number of pedestrians in Water Street.’

Sims stressed the event is being treated as an isolated incident, and police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the crash.

‘We believe this to be an isolated incident and are not currently looking for anyone else. The incident is not being treated as terrorism,’ she said.

The police chief urged the public not to speculate or spread misinformation online, and thanked emergency workers and bystanders who rushed to help the injured.

Liverpool City Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said this morning there are ‘still four people who are very, very ill in hospital’.

Asked whether that reflects an increase on the previous number of seriously injured – given by authorities last night as one adult and one child – he told BBC 5 Live: ‘No, not directly, but of course we’re in liaison with the police and with the ambulance services.’

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