Runaway horse and cart damages cars on Sussex street

A driverless horse and cart smashed into cars and lamp posts in a Sussex street last weekend.

According to local reports the cart damaged 11 cars in Horley — denting bodywork and smashing headlights.

The horse bolted at around 11am on Sunday (1 March) before being brought under control by its owner.

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