Horse put down and rider in hospital after collision with two vehicles

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A horse had to be put down and its rider taken to hospital as a result of a collision with two vehicles.

Police were called to the incident, on the A167 in County Durham, yesterday morning. (15 January) .

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Horse put down and rider in hospital after collision with two vehicles

A spokesman for Durham Constabulary said: “Officers were called shortly before 11am to a collision near the Foresters Arms, at Coatham Mundeville, involving a horse and rider and two vehicles.

“The female rider of the horse was taken to hospital with a leg injury.

“Tragically, the horse suffered significant injures and was euthanised at the scene to prevent further suffering.”

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