Horse put down after being hit by car
The injured horse had to be put to sleep by a local vet to prevent further suffering
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A horse had to be put to sleep after it was hit by a car on a country road in the early hours of the morning.
Police were called at about 05:00 BST to Fondleyset Lane, near Dipton in County Durham, following reports of a crash.
A local vet attended the scene and a decision was taken to euthanise the horse.
The animal had suffered "significant injuries", Durham Police said.
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