Driver dies in M18 crash involving loose horses

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 13 Nov, 18:32 · Archive

A 50-year-old man has died after his car collided with loose horses on the M18 near Doncaster.

A fatal crash occurred on the M18 near Doncaster at around 4.44am on Friday 13 November after multiple vehicles collided with loose horses on the carriageway. A blue Skoda Octavia crashed into one horse and a blue Skoda Superb crashed into a second horse, both of which were loose on the road. A Vauxhall Nivara also struck one of the horses.

The 50-year-old driver of the Skoda Superb was pronounced dead at the scene, and his family have been informed. The drivers of the Skoda Octavia and the Vauxhall Nivara sustained injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. Both horses, one black and one grey, died at the scene.

The motorway was closed in both directions between junctions three and five whilst emergency services attended. South Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses, anyone with footage, and the owner of the horses to come forward.

How it is being reported

• Driver, 50, and two horses killed after tragic M18 crashA man and two horses have tragically died after three cars hit the loose animals on the M18 near Doncaster.Yorkshire Post · 13 Nov, 17:55
• M18 fatal crash as cars collide with ‘loose horses’ on motorway - police statement in fullOne man has sadly died as a result of the crashHuddersfield Examiner · 13 Nov, 14:56
• M18 major delays as motorway remains shut after serious crashThe M18 has been closed in both directions since around 5.20amHuddersfield Examiner · 13 Nov, 12:06

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