LONDON - A man in his 30s has been arrested after seven people suffered serious injuries when a car hit pedestrians in Derby, in England, reported German Press Agency (dpa).
The car, a black Suzuki Swift, struck a number of people in Friar Gate at about 9.30 pm on Saturday, Derbyshire Police said.
Seven people were treated at the scene and taken to hospital, with a range of serious but not life-threatening injuries, the force added.
A man in his 30s, who is originally from India, was found a short time after the incident and was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury through dangerous driving, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, and dangerous driving, police said.
He remains in police custody.
A section of Friar Gate is expected to be closed for some time and people are asked to avoid the area.
Derby North MP Catherine Atkinson said she was "deeply shocked" by reports of the casualties.
Posting on Facebook, she said: "My thoughts are with those injured and I'm grateful to our emergency services.
Baggy Shanker, the MP for Derby South, said his thoughts were with "everyone who has been affected and with their loved ones". - BERNAMA-PA MEDIA/DPA