Neighbours have spoken of their shock after a two babies and 63-year-old man were taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Whitley Bay.
Northumbria Police were called to a report of a collision on Park Avenue at around 10.50am on Thursday, where it was reported that a black Kia Rio had crashed into a man and a pram.
The 63-year-old was taken to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary with serious injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.