Two people have been taken to hospital after a van crashed into a Marks & Spencer store at a North East retail park.
The incident happened at about 2.25pm on Tuesday (October 13), at Silverlink Retail Park in Wallsend, North Tyneside.
M&S in North Tyneside smashed up after car crashes into store. (Image: North News)
A blue Citroën Berlingo crashed into the front of the store, damaging the glass entrance and forcing shoppers to evacuate the building.
One shocked shopper said: "I was taking my little boy for a cake when we saw a huge emergency response including an air ambulance and we had to abandon our trip.
"It was scary. I hope the people who were injured are ok."
M&S in North Tyneside smashed up after car crashes into store. (Image: North News)
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "At about 2.25pm today (Tuesday), we received a report of a collision within Silverlink Retail Park in North Tyneside."
M&S in North Tyneside smashed up after car crashes into store. (Image: North News)
North East Ambulance Service said two people were taken to hospital after the crash.
A spokesperson said: "We were called to a road traffic incident at Silverlink Retail Park in Wallsend at 2.17pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
"We dispatched two ambulance crews, one duty officer, one rapid response paramedic, one specialist paramedic and one clinical team leader. We were also supported by the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS).
"We assessed multiple patients at the incident and two patients were taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary by road for further treatment."
M&S in North Tyneside smashed up after car crashes into store. (Image: North News)
The M&S store remains closed while the crash is investigated.