Man killed as van crashes into house in Consett

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The crash happened in Medomsley Road in Consett on Thursday night

A man was killed when a van hit a house in County Durham.

Durham Police are investigating the crash, which happened on Thursday at about 23:55 BST in Medomsley Road, Consett.

It is unclear if the man - who died at the scene of the crash - had been the driver or a passenger in the van which crashed into the property.

The road, which was closed while investigations were carried out, has now reopened.

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