Two pedestrians seriously hurt as car crashes into Tyneside M&S store
Written by Jonny Thompson on 14th October 2026
A car crashed into the M&S store at Silverlink Retail Park, Wallsend.
Two pedestrians are being treated in hospital for serious injuries after a car crashed into the glass front of an M&S store.
Emergency services were called at around 2:25pm yesterday to reports of a people carrier having crashed through bollards into the front doors of Marks & Spencers at Silverlink Retail Park, in Wallsend.
Two pedestrians, a man and a woman both in their 60s, were treated at the scene for serious injuries before being taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Newcastle.
The incident saw a large emergency services response, with the Great North Air Ambulance attending to treat the casualties, and the shop remained closed yesterday. The Fire Service had to remove the car from the wreckage and a crash investigation van arrived after the three fire engines in attendance left.
The driver of the car, a woman in her 70s, was uninjured and stayed at the scene to help police with their inquiries.
Police on scene at M&S Silverlink, Wallsend
A Northumbria Police spokesman appealed for witnesses: “Anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed anything, including those with dashcam footage, should contact us online or via 101.
“Please quote reference: NP-20261013-0624. Emergency services remain at the scene, and a police cordon is in place, with drivers advised to avoid the area.”
A M&S spokesperson said: “We’re aware of an incident at our Silverlink store and our thoughts are with those affected. Emergency services are at the scene and we’re supporting them as they respond to the incident. The store is currently closed.”
