Taxi driver caught up in terror attack blast speaks out for the first time since explosion
Updated: Nov 22, 2021
The taxi driver who was caught up in the Liverpool Women's Hospital terror blast has spoken out for the first time, via a public statement.
David Perry was driving the vehicle which was carrying a suicide bomber targeting occupants of the hospital, which helps women and children.
The statement released by Perry, through the police, said: “On behalf of myself, Rachel and our family, we would like to say thank you to everyone for all your get-well wishes and for your amazing generosity. We are completely overwhelmed with it.
“A special thanks to the staff at the Liverpool Women’s Hospital, the staff and medical team at Aintree Hospital, Merseyside Police and Counter Terrorism Policing, who have all been amazing.
“I feel like it’s a miracle that I’m alive and so thankful that no one else was injured in such an evil act. I now need time to try to come to terms with what’s happened and focus on my recovery both mentally and physically.
“Please be kind, be vigilant and stay safe.”
