A car has crashed into a house in North Tyneside, leaving two people injured.

A Vauxhall Vectra car crashed into a bungalow at Dudley Lane, in Seaton Burn at 10.16am on Wednesday.

The driver and passenger of the car were taken to Cramlington Hospital, although their injuries are not believed to be serious.

The accident caused "substantial structural damage" to the house.

One man was in the property at the time.

Dudley Lane has been closed in both directions.

Police are investigating the cause of the collision.