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Water Street is now open again

Streets cordoned off in Liverpool city centre have reopened following the horrific crash which followed Liverpool FC's parade.

Police chiefs confirmed the news, broken earlier in the day by the Liverpool ECHO, that it was believed the car involved - a Ford Galaxy - had managed to tailgate behind 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 suffering a suspected heart attack when the Galaxy driver followed in behind.



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.

Dale Street reopens after Liverpool parade crash

On Tuesday night, street cleaners were pictured clearing up rubbish and debris following the victory parade and Monday's incident.

When the ECHO arrived at the scene on Wednesday, Water Street and Dale Street were once again open to both cars and pedestrians.

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The forensic tents and an ambulance, which was part of enquiries, have also been removed from Water Street.

Political and community leaders have continued to respond to the Water Street incident.

Reminders of the Water Street scene remain

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram praised the work of the emergency services and others who went out of their way to help amid chaotic scenes in the city centre on Monday evening.

He said: “The emergency services were outstanding, fantastic.

They were absolutely superb.”

Cards and flowers are among tributes placed near the scene on Water Street(Image: PA)

Mayor Rotheram also praised the people of Liverpool for their desire to help out.