Last Updated - 29 March at 3:25pm

The cordon put in place following the incident in Friar Gate has been lifted. All businesses are able to reopen, vehicles are able to be recovered, and residents are able to return to their homes.
Thank you for your patience and support.

 

29 March at 12:50pm

We're continuing to work with Derbyshire police throughout their ongoing investigation. Please be aware Friargate and some surrounding streets are still closed.  Drivers whose vehicles are parked within the cordon in Derby city centre will not be able to retrieve them until further notice.

Vehicles will not be accessible until the scene has been lifted and the road has reopened.

Please continue to avoid the affected area to allow officers to carry out their vital work.


I am horrified by the incident in our city centre on Saturday evening, where several pedestrians were injured after being struck by a vehicle. 

My thoughts, and those of the entire city, are with those injured, their families, and everyone who witnessed this distressing event.

I want to thank the emergency services for their rapid response and professional care under such difficult circumstances. Our frontline responders do an incredible job, and the safety of our residents remains our absolute priority.

We are working closely with Derbyshire Police as they investigate the circumstances of this incident. I urge anyone with information to contact the Police immediately to assist with their investigation.

Please continue to avoid the affected area to allow officers to carry out their vital work.

Please visit the Derbyshire Police website for further infomation and updates.