On Tuesday, three bodies were discovered in Nottingham, England, in what the police described as a serious incident.
According to Nottinghamshire Police, a 31-year-old male was detained on suspicion of killing someone.
Two bodies were discovered early on Tuesday local time on Ilkeston Road, close to the city centre. Police were notified of the occurrence.
Officers were subsequently dispatched to a another incident on Milton Street, when a van attempted to run over three persons. They were then taken to the hospital. On Magdala Road, a man’s body was also discovered.
Police said they believe all three incidents are linked.
One eyewitness, Lynn Haggitt, told the BBC she saw a white van go “straight into these two people,” during her work commute early Tuesday local time.
“The woman went on the kerb. The man went up in the air. It was such a bang,” Haggitt said. “I wish I never saw it, it’s really shaken me up.
“I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Authorities reacted to the “horrific and tragic” incident on Tuesday.
“This is an horrific and tragic incident which has claimed the lives of three people,” said Chief Constable Kate Meynell.
British Prime Minster Rishi Sunak offered his condolences to the victims.
“My thoughts are with those injured, and the family and loved ones of those who have lost their lives,” he tweeted.
UK lawmaker Robert Jenrick said locals were in “a sense of shock,” following the events.
“I’m deeply grateful to @nottspolice and all those who responded to the terrible attack earlier today in Nottingham. All of us in Nottinghamshire share a sense of shock. My thoughts and prayers are with those injured and with the family and friends of those killed,” he tweeted.
Another UK lawmaker, Alex Norris, tweeted: “Awful news for our city to wake up to today. Our community’s thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. Our gratitude is with our blue light responders for their work today also.”