Dramatic video footage has captured the moment a car and van collided at a notorious County Durham crossroads, which destroyed a building in a tiny rural hamlet.

Emergency services were called to Kinninvie, near Barnard Castle, shortly after 1.30pm today (Tuesday, February 8) after the crash on the B6279, between Staindrop and Eggleston.

CCTV footage shows the terrifying collision between the van and the Volvo, which was then pushed into the building.

A spokeswoman for Durham Constabulary said: “We were called to reports of a two-vehicle collision in Kinninvie, near Barnard Castle, shortly after 1.30pm today.

Read more about the crash here: Car ploughs into house after horrific crash at notorious County Durham crossroads

“One of the vehicles also collided with a nearby house, resulting in damage to the property."

Police said they did not believe anyone was seriously injured but it is understood the car driver suffered a cut to the hand.

The Northern Echo: The car crashed through the wall of the building The car crashed through the wall of the building (Image: Contributor)

The junction is well known in the area for collisions and almost 1,000 people signed a petition backed by MP Dehenna Davison calling for action to improve safety.

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In October, Mark Jackson, Durham County Council’s head of transport and contract services, said: “We have taken significant steps to ensure motorists are aware of the crossroads, with the current measures meeting design standards and far exceeding normal signage provision for a rural junction.

“We are concerned that, despite this, a minority of drivers are failing to recognise the give way point.

“We are continuing to work with the police to investigate what further measures we can introduce in line with government guidance and legislation.”