A MAN was taken to hospital after a car crashed into a house.

Emergency services were called to Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham, at about half past midnight today.

Police said a car collided with a wall and struck the front of the detached property.

A man believed to be the driver was found nearby and taken to hospital.

No other vehicles were involved and there were no other injuries.

A fire crew was called because of smoke coming from the car's engine. A spokeswoman said no one was trapped and there was no fire. She added that structural engineers found the house was safe and a family were allowed to stay inside.

Police enquiries are continuing.

Witnesses can email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting reference 24 of 22/12.