Several people were injured in Philadelphia on Sunday night when a car ploughed into a crowd of jubilant Eagles fans celebrating their team's victory in the NFC Championship game, local police have reported.

The incident occurred around 9.30pm on North Broad and Spring Garden streets, where fans had gathered to revel in the Eagles' triumph over the Washington Commanders.

A witness described the scene to NBC10: "Everybody dancing, getting along. Next thing you know a car coming down and it's speeding and it hit 10 people."

Another bystander said: "It was a car. She was on the sidewalk. And she was arguing with some people," and then, "Drove straight down into the crowd and hit probably at least 30 people."

While the Philadelphia Police did not disclose the exact number of victims or their conditions, they confirmed that several individuals were transported to the hospital, as reported by NBC 10. 

The outlet also noted that some victims at the scene were seen wearing neck braces, while others had bandages on their arms and legs.

Police have taken one individual into custody in relation to the crash, but have yet to reveal their identity or the charges they are likely to face.

This is the second violent incident that took place on Sunday night in Philadelphia following the Eagles' victory.

Earlier in the day, outside Lincoln Financial Field - the home stadium of the Eagles - a man was stabbed in the leg during a dispute in the car park, according to police reports.

The altercation involved a 25-year-old man and a 34-year-old man, with the younger individual suffering a stab wound to his leg. He was subsequently taken to a local hospital where he is currently listed in stable condition.

An arrest has been made in relation to the stabbing, although the police have not disclosed the identity of the suspect. The Eagles triumphed over the Commanders 55-23, securing their place in the Super Bowl in New Orleans on February 9.

They will be facing off against the AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs, who defeated the Buffalo Bills later on Sunday.

This article originally appeared on the Mirror US