Pensioner killed by runaway pony

A pensioner has been killed by a runaway pony at an agricultural show in Co Down.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2009 - 11:43

A pensioner has been killed by a runaway pony at an agricultural show in Co Down.

The incident happened when the animal bolted and kicked 89-year-old Wesley McNeill in Castlewellan on Saturday.

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