Van hits horserider in Launceston
A young girl has been airlifted to hospital following a suspected hit-and-run involving a horse and a van in Cornwall.
The 8-year-old was riding at Higher Treween near Launceston around 2:20 p.m. on Sunday (January 12th) when a white Ford Transit van struck them.
The horse had to be put to sleep by vets at the scene.
A man in his 60s from Launceston has been arrested and questioned on suspicion of several offences, including driving while disqualified.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage should contact police via 101, quoting log 410 of 12/1/2025.
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