Woman and horses killed in road accident
A woman has died and another has been seriously injured after a vehicle collided with them while they were leading their horses along a country lane.
The accident happened on a B-road in Dumfriesshire, south-west Scotland yesterday evening (16 January).
Christina Kelly, 58, was killed as a result of the crash, while a 29-year-old woman — who also lives locally — is being treated in Dumfries Infirmary where her condition is described as serious but stable.
The collision, which involved a blue Isuzu pick-up truck, happened on the B725 between the villages of Clarencefield and Bankend at about 5.10pm.
Both horses were killed.
The road was closed for almost 7hrs for accident investigation work.
Police Scotland is appealing for anyone with information to call them on 101.
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
Stay in touch with all the news in the run-up to and throughout the major shows and events during 2026 and beyond with a Horse & Hound subscription. Subscribe today for all you need to know ahead of these major events, plus online reports on the action as it happens from our expert team of reporters and in-depth analysis in our special commemorative magazines. Have a subscription already? Set up your unlimited website access now
