A MAN has been killed and another is recovering in hospital after a car flipped over.

Mark Jack Park, 25, from Newcastle, died after a red Ford Fiesta crashed into a parked car on Scotswood Road, at the junction with Paradise Yard, Newcastle, shortly after midnight on Wednesday morning.

The road was closed for about six hours while emergency services carried out their investigations, and two men inside the Fiesta were taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) for treatment.

Mr Park died in hospital on Wednesday morning while the second man, also 25, is recovering in a “stable” condition. His injuries are described as serious but are not thought to be life-threatening.

Inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the crash and police are appealing for any witnesses to get in touch.

Motor Patrols Sergeant Mick Shield said: "Although this happened late in the evening we still believe there would have been witnesses who could help with our investigation.

"It has happened on a well known road just outside Newcastle city centre and we need anyone who was in the area and may have seen the vehicle in the lead up to the collision to get in touch.

"All of our thoughts are currently with Mark's family.

"We need to establish why the Fiesta collided with the parked car and those who were in the area at the time may have vital information that could help our investigation."

Any witnesses, or anyone who may be able to help police, is asked to contact officers on 101 quoting reference 6 18/01/17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.