Nigeria, May 27 -- A devastating incident occurred during Liverpool FC's title parade on Monday, after the English Premier League champions were handed their title on Saturday, the final day of the season.

Sky Sports reported that a 53-year-old white British man was involved in the collision, driving into fans on the pedestrian walkway, leaving many injured after the tragic event.

Liverpool released a statement saying that City Police had been contacted regarding the issue. As of the time the report was filed, police had taken over the scene:

"We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street, which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening.

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