Vehicle crashes through a fence into a field of horses in Houghton

Emergency services have been called to the crash near the A690 in East Rainton.

No one has been injured in the crash including the horses in the field.

A spokeman for Northumbria Police said: “Shortly before 3.15pm today, police received a report of a one vehicle collision on Robin Lane, East Rainton near the A690.

“It has been reported that the vehicle has come off the road and gone through a fence into a field of horses.

“No injuries to persons or horses. The fence is damaged however, officers are locating owners to secure horses.”