Horse Killed on Highway

A horse was killed yesterday morning on the N1 highway when it ran across the road.

According to the driver of a Nissan Almera, which collided with the horse, he tried to swerve, but was unable to do so in time. He mentioned that there were to horses at the time. The other horse ran away after the collision.

Paramedics were attending to another scene on the Rivonia Bridge at the time. ER24 and JMPD and the Fire Department made their way down the highway to assist. On arrival they found a horse lying in the middle of the slow lane with massive injuries to its head and neck.

The driver of the Nissan fortunately sustained no injuries. According to the driver of the Nissan, he was on his way to Venda for a short holiday when the accident occurred.

ER24 and JMPD tried to contact the SPCA, but they could not be reached. The owner of the horse was traced down early this morning. They will assist in removing the horse