A vehicle collided with three pedestrians on a bustling road, leading to the injured individuals being swiftly transported to a hospital. Emergency responders descended on the scene in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, where law enforcement officials promptly sealed off the road following the accident. The area outside a Home Bargains store on Main Street was cordoned off, showcasing a visibly damaged car.
Three ambulances were dispatched, as confirmed by the East Midlands Ambulance Service, to transport the three injured persons to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. Presently, there is no information available regarding the current conditions of the pedestrians or the driver who reportedly experienced a medical emergency.
An employee from a nearby Heron Foods store, requesting anonymity, expressed distress over the incident, recounting the moment of impact and the subsequent arrival of numerous police vehicles. Observers gathered around the scene were later relocated as the cordon was extended.
A resident of Bulwell, preferring not to disclose their identity and in their 70s, remarked on the prolonged duration of the road closure, emphasizing the significance of prioritizing the care of those affected.
Traffic congestion ensued in Bulwell following the collision, with a notable impact near the bus station and surrounding areas experiencing slower-than-usual traffic flow. Main Street was temporarily shut down in both directions after the accident, attributed by authorities to a medical issue affecting the driver.
Nottingham Travelwise reported the closure from the junction of Station Road to Highbury Road, with traffic backlogs extending from Jennison Street to Ravensworth Road, as reported by Inrix. A substantial cordon restricted access between Bulwell Bus Station and the town square on Main Street, redirecting pedestrians to an alternative path.
Although the town square remained accessible, a few onlookers gathered while a police car restricted entry on Highbury Road near B&M. Despite the damaged car within the cordon near the GB Home Bargain store, the store itself appeared unscathed.
According to a statement from Nottinghamshire Police, the incident involved a car colliding with three pedestrians on Main Street, Bulwell. The authorities suspect that the driver experienced a medical episode while driving, leading to the prolonged closure of the road for investigation purposes. Commuters are advised to seek alternate routes and avoid the affected area.
