Transit van leaves hole in Easington Lane house after crash

The home, on Lilywhite Terrace in Easington Lane, has been boarded up after the smash on Wednesday (February 4).

Northumbria Police says a white Ford transit crashed into the terraced house at 9.15pm and toppled onto its side, causing extensive damage.

The home, on Lilywhite Terrace in Easington Lane. (Image: CONTRIBUTOR)

The driver, a 36-year-old man was found to have serious injuries and was rushed to hospital alongside a passenger, who suffered minor injuries.

Pictures taken in the minutes after the crash show where the van impacted the house.

Glass and brickwork can be seen strewn across the pavement and the window was pushed inward. The van was also heavily damaged and left on its side, with much of its bumper, bonnet and windscreen crumpled.

On Friday (February 6), the home remained fenced off due to it now being classed as a “dangerous structure” by the council. Temporary traffic lights have been put in place.

The home, on Lilywhite Terrace in Easington Lane. (Image: CONTRIBUTOR)

A full investigation into the smash remains ongoing, as police appeal to witnesses to come forward.

A force spokesperson added: “We are carrying out an investigation into the collision and would appeal for anyone with information – particularly those with dash cam footage of the moments leading up to the incident – to contact us.”

The home, on Lilywhite Terrace in Easington Lane. (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

Anyone with information should contact police by sending a direct message on social media, using the live chat or report forms on their website, or calling 101 quoting reference NP-20260204-1090.

A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Spokesperson added: “We can confirm that on Wednesday, February 4, two appliances attended an address in Easington Lane after a Road Traffic Collision involving a van crashing into a house .

“The emergency call was received by our Control Room team at 9.25pm and crews from Rainton Bridge and Farringdon Community Fire Stations were dispatched.

The home, on Lilywhite Terrace in Easington Lane. (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

“Crews made the scene safe and isolated the gas and electric at the house before leaving the scene shortly after 10.10pm.”

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson added: “We dispatched three ambulance crews, a clinical team leader, our duty officer and two crews from our hazardous area response team and were supported by our colleagues at Great North Air Ambulance Service.

“Two patients were taken by road to Sunderland Royal Hospital for further treatment.”