Liverpool fan in Italy for match dies in crash

A Liverpool instrumentality was knocked down and killed successful Italy wherever he had gone to watch his squad play successful nan Champions League.

Philip Dooley, 51, from Liverpool, was struck by a conveyance successful Bergamo successful nan early hours of Tuesday, Merseyside Police person said.

The unit said its officers person informed Mr Dooley's adjacent of kin successful Merseyside and were helping nan constabulary successful Italy.

Two men who witnessed nan incident are besides helping Italian constabulary pinch their investigation.

The lifelong Liverpool instrumentality had travelled to Italy for Tuesday's crippled against AC Milan, according to Liverpool.

The nine posted connected X: "We are profoundly saddened by nan tragic passing of our protagonist Philip Dooley, pursuing a roadworthy postulation mishap successful Bergamo.

"The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected to nan nine are pinch Philip’s family, friends and chap supporters astatine this highly difficult time."

A nine spokesperson added: "Our unit successful Milan are moving pinch nan section constabulary and consulate, and proceed to supply support to different fans impacted by this devastating incident.

"Rest successful peace, Philip."