In a shocking incident early this morning, Derbyshire Police responded to a tragic event in Ilkeston’s town centre where a van struck a group of people. One man suffered grave injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others were rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The incident occurred just after 2:10 am at Market Place in Ilkeston. Police swiftly arrested one man, believed to be the driver of the van, on suspicion of murder. He is currently being held in police custody.

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