Katie Price's lucky escape from car crash horror

Model Katie Price has escaped with minor injuries from a horror car crash with her Argentinian-boyfriend Leandro in which two horses were killed.

The businesswoman and model was left with severe whiplash after two stallions ran into the road and smashed into her 4X4, which boyfriend Leandro Penna was driving.After the terrifying accident, which left the horses dead, Katie admitted she was stunned she survived.

She told the Daily Mirror: 'It's a miracle that we're alive. It was absolutely terrifying. it all happened in a flash and I have absolutely no idea how I wasn't badly injured.

Keen horsewoman Katie added: 'I feel so lucky, but more than anything I'm just distraught about the horses. It was so upsetting.'


But car accidents involving horses here in the UK are sadly also a frequent occurrence, with many horses and riders injured every year due to driver carelessness on roads. The UK-based 'Smart Driving' says:

• There are over 3 million horse riders in the UK
• There are around 8 road accidents involving horses every day
• An average of 16 riders are killed each year
• The majority of accidents with horses happen on minor roads

It's clear that accidents involving horses are not unusual, and especially now the summer months are almost here, drivers must pay extra attention when venturing out on country roads. So what is the safest and best way to drive when you see horses on the road?


The British Horse Society advises the following:

• Take extra care at left-hand bends and on narrow country roads.
• Drive slowly past horses. 
• Give horses plenty of room and be ready to stop.
• Do not scare animals by sounding your horn or revving your engine.
• Look out for horse riders' signals and be aware that they may not move to the center of the road prior to turning right.
• Riders of horses and ponies are often children - so take extra care.
• Treat horses as a potential hazard and expect the unexpected!

So, keep your eyes open for horses on the road, take these tips into consideration and stay safe out there peeps! 


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