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His hands were moving about. He was trying to close the door of the car, I think, because they've tried to pull the door open and then he was trying to close it,
he said
It is truly devastating to see that what should have been a joyous celebration for so many could end in such distressing circumstances,
he said in a statement
An extensive investigation into the precise circumstances of the incident is ongoing,
Sims added
The public deserve to know the full facts as quickly as possible.”
In a post on X at 7.54pm, the shadow home secretary, Chris Philp, said
What are you’s doing?”
one man is heard shouting at the middle-aged driver, a video showedIt is believed the driver of the Ford Galaxy car involved in this incident was able to follow an ambulance onto Water Street after the road block was temporarily lifted so that the ambulance crew could attend to a member of the public who was having a heart attack
Ms Sims said
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 KingThen there it was beeping and it screeched its tyres to brake
Mr Welsh, who had travelled to the parade from Belfast, told BBC Radio Ulster's The Nolan ShowYes, obviously it is a main city street and Water Street is a very busy street
Asked if she had the impression that the street had been closed down, she saidOnly back from hospital after the most horrifying incident I've ever experienced in my life... genuinely seriously lucky to still be here after this as I just moved out of the way in time.
After being discharged from hospital today, he wrote on InstagramWe were walking at such a slow pace and when we were walking there wasn't much room around anywhere,
she told Good Morning BritainThe roads are closed, how did a car get down there anyway?
Another woman, Hannah, told BBC Radio 5 LiveRoad closures will be in place to allow the parade to take place safely and the public is advised to either view the parade as close to home as possible, walk or take advantage of public transport
Ahead of the parade, Merseyside Police saidOne of the images shown last night were police snipers on rooftops as if they were covering the crowd
Mr Doddridge addedWhat should have been a joyful celebration ended with tragedy.
The PrinceThe immediate thought for me was how was a vehicle allowed to be among so many people?
He saidIt was just too many people, you couldn't actually see what had happened
She saidThey are all in a stable condition and they appear to be recovering well."
She added
Detectives are making significant progress,
she continuedI have no doubt regarding the impact that this appalling incident has had on those who were injured, their families and friends,
she said