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A pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious injuries
Buses were being diverted and bars appeared to be closed in the area of Friar Lane on Sunday evening (March 22) after a serious traffic collision in Nottingham city centre.
Nottinghamshire Police have put out an appeal for witnesses for what they say was a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Friar Lane at around 4.55pm.
It is understood that the driver of the car has been arrested, and the pedestrian has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Friar Lane was closed for several hours between its junctions with Maid Marian Way and Beastmarket Hill, while the incident scene is investigated.
Nottingham City Transport has posted on social media that “due to an incident South Notts 1, .Navy 48 and Pathfinder 90 are unable to serve Beastmarket Hill.” The bus company confirmed that buses had returned to their normal route by around 5.20am this morning (Monday, March 23).
This was a breaking news story – recap our live updates below
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This concludes our live updates on this incident – thank you for following our coverage last night and this morning.
Nottingham City Transport have confirmed that following the incident Friar Lane has reopened. In a post on X the company said buses are back to normal routes and stops in the City Centre.
Police have issued this update tonight:
Bus services are still not back to normal in the area. This is the latest from Nottingham City Transport:
That completes the coverage by the daytime team here at Nottinghamshire Live.
Our night time team will be taking over shortly.
They will bring you all the up-to-date news on this breaking news story as it happens.
They will also post any major updates and let you know when Friar Lane reopens.
The police are anxious to speak to ayone who was in the area of Friar Lane just before 5pm on Sunday (March 22).
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who could have dashcam footage.
The driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Nottinghamshire police are urging any witnesses to contact them. If you believe you can help, call 101 quoting incident number 478 of March 22, 2026.
Normally, Friar Lane, with its eclectic mix of bars and restaurants, would be very busy on a Sunday evening.
With the cordon in place, the businesses have been forced to close early.
Jordan and the Cav team from Ned’s Cavern posted on social media to its customers and said: “Unfortunately due to an ongoing incident on Friar Lane, which has been closed by local police, we are forced to close this evening.
“We apologise for any inconvenience, and hope to see you tomorrow.”
As police continue their investigation work, people and traffic are finding alternative ways around the extensive cordon.
Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
Their message says: “If you believe you can help, please call 101 quoting incident number 478 of March 22, 2026.
Another view of the police cordon this evening(Image: Nottinghamshire Live)
The cordon was in place at both ends of Friar Lane(Image: George Palmer-Soady/Nottinghamshire Live)
While the police carry out their investigations, Friar Lane is closed between its junctions with Maid Marian Way and Beastmarket Hill.
Buses are unable to access Beastmarket Hill via Friar Lane.
Nottinghan City Transport has put out a message on social media which reads: “Due to an incident, South Notts 1, Navy 48 and Pathfinder 90 are unable to serve Beastmarket Hill.
“Please use Maid Marian Way.”
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ following a collision in Friar Lane late on Sunday afternoon.
Police are looking for witnesses and dashcam footage of the incident.
The driver of the vehicle has been arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Police are investigating the scene this evening.
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