Horses euthanised following deadly accident sparks NSW review of veterinary practices at crash scenes

A NSW Government review has been ordered into the decision to euthanise eight horses after a truck crash near Dubbo amid allegations that some of the animals had not suffered serious injuries.

The vehicle overturned at Brocklehurst on the morning of May 26 while transporting 17 horses to a competition in Tamworth.

Racing identity Ken Smith, 64, from Young, was killed in the crash and the driver, his son Trent Smith, has now been charged with five offences including dangerous driving occasioning death.

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Article written by: Lucy Thackray