Water street businesses issue update after liverpool parade crash

VENUES IN THE AREA SHARED MESSAGED WITH THE PUBLIC AFTER THE AREA REOPENED FOLLOWING AN EXTENSIVE CORDON 12:19, 28 May 2025Updated 12:21, 28 May 2025 Water Street venues have issued updates

on when they will reopen after 65 people were injured by a car at a parade to celebrate Liverpool winning the Premier League. An extensive cordon was erected and a large emergency services

presence remained in the city following the crash. Last night, Tuesday, May 27, street cleaners were pictured clearing debris in the area. When the ECHO visited the scene this morning,

Wednesday, May 28, Water Street and Dale Street were once again open to cars and pedestrians. The forensic tents and scientific support vehicles have also been removed from Water Street.

Reminders of the horrific incident remained in the area this morning, with remnants of the police cordon tape still tied to lampposts. Cards with "sending a hug" messages and

flowers were also left at the bottom of Water Street. Political and community leaders have continued to respond to the Water Street incident. Bars and restaurants which have been closed

since the crash are beginning to reopen now that the street has opened to the public again. Breakfast venue Moose Coffee issued an update on Instagram: "Our Dale Street store is open as

usual today." Mediterranean restaurant 8 Water Street has also reopened. A post on Instagram reads: "Despite the tragic circumstances that happened on Monday night, we'd like

to thank every single customer that came and supported us. There's no city like Liverpool and we appreciate you all." Steak restaurant Gaucho has also reopened today for the

public. Thanking those who helped victims following the crash, Gaucho said: "Our hearts go out to all those affected by the recent horrific events. We'd like to extend huge thanks

to our amazing team who assisted those in danger and injured. In the toughest times, community always prevails." Hooters Liverpool will remain closed until further notice. A statement

issued this morning reads: "Due to the ongoing investigation on Water St, we will remain closed again today. We send our well wishes and thoughts to those affected by Monday's

events. We will provide daily updates as to when we ill be able to open and when we have them. YNWA." Mowgli founder Nisha Katona said she will issue an update on the restaurant in due

course. On Instagram, she wrote: "There is a Light that shines in the darkness. And the darkness can never extinguish it. Thank you to my wonderful teams in Water Street who were

incredible in their calm maturity, resourcefulness and quick kindness when Mowgli became a medical event centre yesterday - in the face of trauma their love for our beloved city and our

Liverpool people was immediate and immense. We will let you know when we reopen. God bless" New details emerged following a press conference at Merseyside Police's headquarters

last night. Police chiefs said it is believed the car involved - a Ford Galaxy - may have tailgated an ambulance in order to make its way on to Water Street, which had been closed to traffic

for the parade event. It was confirmed that the ambulance had been allowed past a road block at the junction of Water Street and Rumford Street to attend to a man suspected to be having a

heart attack when the Galaxy followed behind. In total there were 65 people injured, with 50 people treated at hospitals across the region. 11 of those remained in hospital as of Tuesday

afternoon, with police confirming they are all in a stable condition and appear to be recovering well. ‌A 53-year-old man from West Derby was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder,

dangerous driving offences and driving while unfit through drugs. Article continues below Water Street, Dale Street and other roads leading to and from the main thoroughfares were cordoned

off while detectives and forensic officers carried out enquiries.