Derbyshire Police said they "do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public" and "no further information is available at this stage"
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A man has been arrested after multiple pedestrians were hit by a car in Derby city centre.
The incident involved a black Suzuki Swift and happened in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm on Saturday evening.
Several people have been seriously injured and were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
Derbyshire Police said they "do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public" and "no further information is available at this stage".
Officers stopped a vehicle believed to be involved in the incident shortly after it happened.
The driver, a man in his 30s, has been arrested and is in police custody.
They added: "Our investigation is in its early stages but we want to hear from anyone who saw a black Suzuki Swift being driven in Derby around the time of the incident."
An eye-witness told The Mirror that the scene was “absolute carnage”. They said: “It was utterly horrific. People were laying on the pavement covered in blood and on the road.”
Labour MP, Catherine Atkinson, said “I am deeply shocked by reports that people have been injured in a serious incident in Derby city centre this evening.“My thoughts are with those injured and I’m grateful to our emergency services.
People are urged to avoid the area as Friar Gate is completely closed from the junction with Curzon Street/Cheapside up to Ford Street.