Five people have been injured following a road traffic collision at Whittington Moor in Chesterfield this evening.
Emergency services were called to reports that a car had crashed into a building opposite the Technique Stadium on Sheffield Road just before 8.30pm.
Five people are reported to have suffered injuries, including the driver of the vehicle. One person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Enquiries are being carried out and although it is early in the investigation, officers do not believe the collision was a deliberate act.
Sheffield Road remains closed, and will continue to be closed for some time. Police officers remain at the scene, but ambulance and fire crews have now left.
Officers are supporting those injured, and their families, at this time.
Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, or who may have dashcam footage which could help with their enquiries.
Anyone with information should contact us on the details below, quoting reference 971 of 5 August:
- Facebook – send police a private message to our Facebook page
- Twitter – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact
- Website – Police have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form
- Phone – call us on 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.
