A journalist and devoted Liverpool supporter who was present during the open-top bus celebration—where 47 fans were injured after a car drove into the crowd—has shared new details about what occurred just before the crash. Authorities have arrested a 53-year-old man, confirmed as the driver, and stated that no other individuals are being investigated in connection with the incident.
While multiple eyewitness testimonies from Water Street have already surfaced, this latest account provides additional clarity on the moments leading up to the frightening collision.
Reporter Recounts Vehicle’s Final Moments Amid Celebrations
BBC journalist Dan Ogunshakin, who attended the parade with a friend, recounted seeing the car shortly before the incident. He described the vehicle as being surrounded by excited Liverpool fans who were enthusiastically shaking and pounding on it.
According to Ogunshakin, the car then reversed into an ambulance before suddenly accelerating into the crowd. He noted a dramatic shift in the atmosphere following this, and shared that he helped two injured individuals—an elderly woman and a man visibly distraught and in tears.
“No one came to Liverpool expecting something like this to happen,” he remarked.
Ogunshakin Shares Experience Online
In the early hours of Tuesday, Ogunshakin posted a series of tweets on X (formerly Twitter), offering a thorough account of the day’s events and the chaos that followed the crash.
He described the excitement of traveling from Manchester to Liverpool amidst massive crowds and an electric atmosphere filled with music and celebration. Despite poor weather and logistical challenges, spirits remained high until the team passed by and crowds began to disperse.
As he and others moved along Water Street, the mood turned from joy to horror. He described the chaos, confusion, and efforts by first responders as people scrambled in disbelief.
Ogunshakin expressed hope for the recovery of the injured and shared how fortunate he felt to have avoided harm despite being so close to the tragedy.
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