A HORSE was killed following a road accident near Eglwyswrw yesterday (Thursday, August 16).

Dyfed-Powys Police were called to a single-vehicle accident on the B4329, near Crosswell, at around 5.30pm.

A box van carrying a horse had fallen around six feet over a small bridge. Sadly the animal died as a result of the incident. No serious injuries were suffered by the driver or passenger and police say no offence was committed. The fire service also attended.

The road was closed for several hours while the vehicle was recovered.