A motorist has been apprehended following an accident where a pedestrian was hospitalized with severe injuries this evening. The road was cordoned off and establishments seemed shut down after the crash in the city center of Nottingham. The driver is under arrest on suspicion of causing serious harm by reckless driving.
Emergency responders rushed to Friar Lane on Sunday evening after the serious traffic incident. The driver has been detained, and the pedestrian has been hospitalized with severe injuries, according to Nottingham Live. The usually bustling nightspot in the city center now sits eerily quiet as businesses have had to close prematurely due to the occurrence.
Local favorite spot Ned’s Cavern informed its patrons via social media about the closure, citing a police-enforced shutdown on Friar Lane. They expressed regret for any inconvenience caused and hoped to resume business the next day. Authorities are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage for further investigation at the scene tonight.
Friar Lane is currently shut between its intersections with Maid Marian Way and Beastmarket Hill for the ongoing probe into the incident. Police have urged anyone with information to contact them at 101, referencing incident number 478 of March 22, 2026. Stay updated on the day’s major news by subscribing to email alerts.