Car ploughs into pedestrians on busy street with several rushed to hospital including one fighting for life as police launch hunt for driver
A car plowed into pedestrians on a busy street, and while many people were taken to hospital, police began an urgent search for the driver.
One person suffered life-threatening injuries in the incident that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police were called after a red Vauxhall Astra crashed into multiple people at Market Place in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, at around 1.12am.
It was reported that the vehicle hit ‘several people’ and one of them was struggling to survive.
Officers from Nottinghamshire Police launched an urgent search to find the driver, believed to be a white man, who fled the scene leaving the car behind.
Roads remain closed in downtown Arnold while police investigate the incident.
Junctions from Market Place and Gedling Road to Derby Street, Hallams Lane and Central Avenue were closed.
Local buses are being rerouted, roads are expected to be closed until at least the end of the day, and some businesses cannot open.
Police were called after a red Vauxhall Astra crashed into multiple people at Arnold Market Place in Nottinghamshire (pictured) at around 1.12am.
Police are asking for witnesses or anyone with information or footage of the incident to get in touch.
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: ‘There is no indication at this stage that there is an ongoing threat to the wider public.
‘However, we understand that the incident will cause concern in the community.
‘Officers will remain at the scene today to carry out further inquiries, speak to local residents and provide reassurance.
‘It is also important that anyone with information or relevant dashcam, CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage contacts us without delay.’
Michael Payne, the town’s MP, said: ‘This morning I was in close contact with senior officers from Nottinghamshire Police who informed me of a serious incident in Arnold town center in the early hours of this morning.’
He added: ‘While this important police work continues, I would urge everyone not to speculate about the circumstances surrounding this incident.
‘I have sought assurances from Nottinghamshire Police regarding ongoing community safety in and around Arnold and will continue to be in close contact with my police colleagues throughout the weekend.
I know this will be sad and worrying news for many of us who call Arnold home. ‘I will endeavor to keep the local community informed and updated as the investigation and police work progresses.’
Police can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting incident number 46 of 9 May 2026. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
This is breaking news and is being updated.
