Three horses tragically perished in separate accidents that resulted in the closure of a stretch of a significant roadway. The incidents occurred on the A3 northbound just above Guildford, leading to a road closure between the A247 (Burntcommon) and the B2039 (Ockham) on the morning of Thursday.
Surrey Police responded to a call around 1.40am regarding a collision between two loose horses and a truck on the A3. Shortly after, another report came in about a car colliding with a horse. Upon arrival, authorities discovered three deceased horses at the scene. Police are communicating with the drivers involved in both incidents as part of their ongoing investigations.
The road has been shut temporarily, with diversions arranged while Highways England undertakes recovery operations following the accidents. Traffic delays of approximately an hour have formed as a result.