Midlothian crime news: Car hits house in Kirknewton before leaving the scene as investigation launched

A car has lost control on a road in Midlothian and struck a house before driving off.

An investigation has been launched to trace the vehicle and the driver after the incident on the A70 near Kirknewton yesterday evening.

Officers say it happened around 10.50 pm and no one in the house was injured.

The car is thought to be silver and will likely be damaged.

Police are asking anyone who may have any information regarding this crash to contact officers through 101 with reference number 3946 of 7 September.