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A man has been arrested following an incident where a car struck “multiple” pedestrians in Derby city centre on Saturday evening. According to BBC News, a “number” of individuals were injured, some of them seriously, and were treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital.

The incident occurred at approximately 21:30 on Friar Gate and involved a black Suzuki Swift. The Derbyshire Constabulary has urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward, although they have assured the public that there is no further risk.

Officers managed to stop a vehicle believed to be involved shortly after the event. The driver, who is in his 30s, was taken into police custody. In response to the incident, Friar Gate has been completely closed from the junction with Curzon Street/Cheapside up to Ford Street, and the public has been advised to avoid the area completely.

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