In Lews, East Sussex, England, a horse was killed after it escaped through an open gate. The cob was hit by a car on Monday (23 November). It had gone through a gate, left open by walkers. Three horses in total escaped near the A26. The driver was unhurt in the accident. Cliffe Equine Clinic is calling for walkers to be more aware. “Today, we sadly lost a beautiful cob on the A26 in a road traffic accidents, one of three horses that let themselves out through a footpath gate left open by the last user. “This was a wholly avoidable tragedy and the owners are devastated.