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Amritsar District Implements Citywide Blackout Amid Reports of Explosions
Amritsar, India— The Amritsar district administration has reinitiated a precautionary blackout across the city, urging all residents to remain indoors and refrain from gathering outside.
The directive follows reports of loud explosions in various parts of the city, particularly in the vicinity of the Amritsar airport.
According to the District Public Relations Officer (DPRO), the blackout is being enforced as a measure of utmost caution.
Citizens have been instructed to switch off all external lights and avoid any outdoor activity until further notice. The DPRO emphasized, “Please stay at home, do not panic, and ensure all outside lights are turned off.”
The entire city is currently experiencing a power outage, consistent with blackout protocols.
Multiple loud blasts were reportedly heard earlier in the evening, prompting heightened security measures and a swift response from emergency services.
While no official confirmation has been provided regarding the source of the explosions, authorities are actively monitoring the situation and conducting investigations to determine the cause.
Residents are advised to stay calm, adhere strictly to official instructions, and follow updates through trusted government communication channels.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – A disturbing incident unfolded on Monday evening, May 26, 2025, during Liverpool Football Club’s Premier League trophy parade, when a vehicle drove into a crowd of fans gathered in the city centre, striking multiple pedestrians.
According to Merseyside Police, the collision occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Water Street, where thousands of supporters had lined the streets to celebrate the club’s title victory.
A newly surfaced video shows the moment the vehicle drove directly into the crowd, causing panic and confusion among those gathered.
Police confirmed that the vehicle came to a stop at the scene, and a male suspect was immediately detained.
Emergency services responded swiftly, and medical personnel were seen attending to injured individuals at the location.
A man driving a car has ploughed into Liverpool fans, out celebrating their Premiership win. People are seriously injured' after person drove vehicle into crowd in Liverpool City Centre in England, police officer says.https://t.co/nxGYm196kA pic.twitter.com/FbObdUotHx
— News Channel3 Now (@newschannel3now) May 26, 2025
In an official statement, Merseyside Police said:
“We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre. We were contacted just after 6:00 p.m. today, Monday 26 May, following reports that a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained. Emergency services are currently on scene. We will issue more updates as we have them.”
Authorities have not yet confirmed how many people were injured or the severity of those injuries. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the incident and whether it was intentional.
The incident cast a shadow over what had been a day of celebration for Liverpool fans, many of whom were seen lighting smoke flares and waving flags during the citywide parade.
Further information will be released as the investigation progresses.