Seven injured and man arrested after car hits pedestrians in Derby

29 Mar 2026 • 4:29 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Seven pedestrians sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in Derby city centre on Saturday night.
  • The incident, involving a black Suzuki Swift, took place on Friar Gate at approximately 9:30 pm on Saturday, March 28.
  • All seven injured individuals were treated at the scene before being taken to Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.
  • Derbyshire Police confirmed that there were no fatalities, dispelling online rumours.
  • The driver of the vehicle, a man in his 30s who is originally from India, was arrested and remains in police custody.

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