Investigation underway after a car crashes into The Albion pub in Ryhope, Sunderland

Officers received a report shortly before 9pm on Tuesday, October 26, of a one-vehicle collision on the B1287, at the junction with Ryhope Road in Sunderland.

It is understood that a vehicle had collided with two parked cars and The Albion Pub.

Pictures taken on Wednesday morning (October 27) so damage to the building, which is now boarded up, and parts of the vehicle on the ground.

Police have confirmed that nobody was injured as a result of the incident and that their inquires are currently ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly before 9pm yesterday (Tuesday) we received a report of a one-vehicle collision on the B1287 at the junction with Ryhope Road, Sunderland.

“It was reported that a vehicle had collided with two parked cars and a building. Thankfully nobody was injured. Enquiries are ongoing.”

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