Three men were arrested under the Terrorism Act after a car explosion in a hospital killed one person and injured another.
Merseyside police received a report that an explosion occurred at Liverpool Women’s Hospital at 10:59 am on Sunday, believed to be a taxi.
The Northwest Anti-terrorist Police said that three men aged 29, 26 and 21 were detained in the Kensington area of the city and were arrested in connection with the incident under the Terrorism Act.
Merseyside Police Called to the Liverpool Women’s Football Club for an explosion, believed to be a taxi Hospital Sunday morning at 10.59.
Officials and staff are from Merseyside The fire and rescue service and the Northwest Territories ambulance service attended the scene in the city center.
A man died, and a male wounded was taken to the hospital for treatment. His injuries were not life-threatening.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “So far, we understand that the car involved was a taxi, which was parked at the hospital shortly before the explosion.
“Work is still continuing to determine what happened, and it may take some time to confirm anything.
“We are open to the cause of the explosion, but considering how it happened-out of caution-the counterterrorism police are leading an investigation supported by Merseyside Police.
“Our response measures are being carried out in hospitals and will continue for some time. The cordon is in place, and some roads are closed.”
The police said a major incident had been announced.
In a statement, the Northwest Anti-Terrorist Police said: “We are leading the investigation with the support of the Merseyside Police and remain open to the cause of the explosion.
“We are working fast, trying to determine the situation behind this, and will update it in due course.”
Earlier, an image of a car caught on fire at the scene was shared online and then burned down.
Some scenes of explosions and billowing smoke outside the hospital were also shared because the bomb disposal team participated.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote on Twitter: “My heart is with everyone affected by the terrible incident in Liverpool today.
“I want to thank the emergency services for their quick response and professionalism, and the police for their ongoing investigations.”
Liverpool Women’s Hospital stated that visits have been restricted and that “until further notice” patients have been transferred to other hospitals “where possible”.
The hospital said in a statement: “We are reviewing our patient activities for the next 24 to 48 hours, and patients should wait to be contacted for updates on any planned appointments or other discharges.
“Our staff are allowed to leave and enter the hospital under the supervision of Merseyside Police.
“We would like to thank the patients, visitors and staff affected by this incident for their cooperation and support, especially the staff who were on-site at the time of the incident.”
The chief fire officer of the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, Phil Garrigan, said that the car fire at Liverpool Women’s Hospital was “completely fired” when two devices arrived shortly after 11 am.
He told reporters at the scene: “The operatives quickly put out the fire, but as the police chief reiterated, one person died.
“Before the fire developed to such a degree, another person had left the vehicle.
“Our hearts are with them and the families of related personnel.”
