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Several injured after car hits pedestrians in Derby
A man has been arrested after a car struck multiple pedestrians in Derby, central England. According to police, the incident occurred at Friar Gate, with some victims sustaining serious injuries. Emergency services treated the injured at the scene before transporting them to the hospital. Authorities have reassured the public that there is no ongoing risk.
What happened
- Derby police reported that a black Suzuki Swift hit several people at Friar Gate around 9:30 pm on Saturday.
- The injured were treated by paramedics at the scene and then taken to the hospital.
- Officers arrested the driver, a man in his 30s, who remains in custody.
- Friar Gate has been closed between Curzon Street and Cheapside to Ford Street for investigation.
- Police emphasized there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
