A motorist has been apprehended after a pedestrian sustained severe injuries and was transported to a medical facility subsequent to a collision earlier today.
A street in Nottingham city center was cordoned off and businesses were shuttered following the accident. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at Friar Lane on Sunday evening in response to the serious traffic mishap. Reports from Nottingham Live indicate that the driver involved has been detained, while the injured pedestrian is receiving medical care in the hospital.
The typically bustling nightlife hub of the city center now sits eerily quiet as establishments have been compelled to shut down prematurely due to the incident. Ned’s Cavern, a popular local venue, communicated via social media that they would be closing early for the evening due to the police closure of Friar Lane, apologizing for any inconvenience caused and expressing hopes for a return to normal operations tomorrow.
Authorities are urging any witnesses or individuals with dashcam footage of the event to come forward as investigations are ongoing at the scene. Friar Lane remains sealed off between Maid Marian Way and Beastmarket Hill while authorities conduct their inquiries.
Police have issued a statement requesting assistance from the public, asking anyone with pertinent information to contact 101 and reference incident number 478 of March 22, 2026.