Police Search for Driver After Car Hits People in Arnold

May 9, 2026, 12:50
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Introduction

Police in Nottinghamshire are looking for a driver. A car hit some people in Arnold town centre on May 9.

Main Body

A red car hit five men at 1:12 in the morning. One man is very sick in the hospital. Police think the driver was angry and hit the men on purpose. The driver left the car and ran away. The police say the suspect is a white man. They are looking for him now. Some roads are closed to help the police. Police say this was one bad event. It is not a terror attack. People in the town are safe.

Conclusion

The police are still looking for the man. They want to see videos from cameras and talk to people.

Learning

πŸ•’ THE 'TIME' TRICK

In English, we use at for a specific clock time.

  • at 1:12 in the morning
  • at 8:00 PM
  • at midnight

πŸ› οΈ BUILDING SIMPLE SENTENCES

Look at how the story describes the car. It follows a simple pattern: [Thing] β†’ [Action] β†’ [Person/Place]

  1. A red car β†’ hit β†’ five men.
  2. The driver β†’ left β†’ the car.
  3. Police β†’ search for β†’ a driver.

Tip: To reach A2, stop trying to make long sentences. Use this 3-part pattern to be clear and correct.

Vocabulary Learning

police
law enforcement officers who maintain order
Example:The police arrived quickly after the accident.
car
a road vehicle with four wheels
Example:She drives a red car to work every day.
hit
to strike or collide with force
Example:The ball hit the wall.
people
human beings in general
Example:Many people gathered at the park.
town
a small city or large village
Example:The town has a small library.
centre
the middle part of something
Example:The park is near the town centre.
morning
the first part of the day
Example:I have breakfast in the morning.
sick
not healthy; ill
Example:He feels sick after the flu.
hospital
a place where sick people are treated
Example:She was taken to the hospital.
angry
feeling or showing anger
Example:He was angry when he lost his keys.
purpose
a reason for doing something
Example:The purpose of the meeting is to plan.
safe
not in danger; protected
Example:The playground is safe for children.
road
a wide way for vehicles
Example:The road is closed for repairs.
closed
not open; shut
Example:The shop is closed on Sundays.
video
a recording of moving pictures
Example:We watched a video of the parade.
camera
a device that takes pictures or videos
Example:He bought a new camera for his trip.
talk
to speak or have a conversation
Example:They will talk about the project tomorrow.