Accident on M5

[The wife]

Very very sad, especially after what would have been such a euphoric day. My thoughts will be with everyone concerned this evening, I doubt I'll sleep thinking of it. I've also heard there was a crash on the M6 also involving another horsebox, how true this is I do not know. RIP Steveys lad and I wish a speedy recovery to injured parties

 

[cally6008]

The M6 crash is from august 2012
People are sharing the link on facebook thinking it is todays accident

 

[The wife]

I see, see its the joys of Facebook. Spreading Chinese whispers and causing concern since 2005.

 

[EllenJay]

I see, see its the joys of Facebook. Spreading Chinese whispers and causing concern since 2005.

Don't think so - this poor horse was placed 9th yesterday in his class!

Thinking of all concerned xx

 

[The wife]

Don't think so - this poor horse was placed 9th yesterday in his class!

Thinking of all concerned xx

This was aimed at the M6 crash.

 

[Susan leeman]

Yes awful. Unfortunately we drove past on the other side just after it had happened. I cannot imagine how devasted and traumatised they must be, since from what I could see it looked as if the horse box had actually tragically hit the horse.

 

[nonono]

Yes, posted elsewhere. Sam Osborne's horse Stevey's Lad was killed. Tragic news and thoughts with Sam.

The horse didn't belong to Sam, she just used to ride him - thoughts go out to all concerned for this absolute tragic accident especially to his owner Donna xx

 

[MrsBamonte]

Just so you all know, the horse that was killed was mine and i was driving. My lorry was breaking down and as i pulled into the hard shoulder another large horsebox hit me at 60mph whilst i was carefully trying to get to safety.. I am heartbroken and do would prefer it if people didn't make up false accusations or imply i was speeding.. My world is in tatters right now!!!

 

[kp31]

What an absolutely tragic accident. My heart goes out to all those involved.

Can i just say it isn't always speed. We bought a lorry, had just been fully serviced, passed its MOT, we were returning 2 horses, driving along the M5, an almighty bang, all the lights came on the dashboard, no steering, we weaved from the slow lane to the fast lane back to the slow lane, back to the middle lane and eventually to the hard shoulder, missing an RAC van and broken down vehicle by mere feet. I thought we had, had a blow out, we got out to investigate and a rear wheel had sheared off the back of the lorry, with the remaining one hanging on. How my husband kept the lorry upright i will never know, luckily floor is galvanised, the damage the wheel had done to the rear of the lorry was unbelieveable, we thought the fire brigade were going to have to cut the horses out. Both horses were fine. The police and highway offices were fabulous, shutting the motorway and letting us take as much time as was needed. Advising had we gone only 10 feet further the other wheel would have been off and who knows what would have happened then. So many very kind people in lorries who kept stopping asking if we were OK and did we need help were so very kind. This was an accident that could have been avoided, and we were lucky, very, very lucky and reading about those poor people and horses brings it all back to me. So please do not assume it is speed, it can be any number of things. One thing is for sure we always check our wheels now, have even removed the very smart wheel covers, ours and the horses safety is paramount.

 

[AmyMay]

Mrs Bamonte, I am so, so sorry for your terrible loss. It must have been a terrifying experience. Thank God there was no human loss of life, or more horse related deaths.

Condolences.

 

[Mariposa]

My heartfelt condolences to all involved. A tragic tragic accident, our thoughts are with you, I'm just so sorry for your loss. RIP Stevey's Lad

 

[jrp204]

Just so you all know, the horse that was killed was mine and i was driving. My lorry was breaking down and as i pulled into the hard shoulder another large horsebox hit me at 60mph whilst i was carefully trying to get to safety.. I am heartbroken and do would prefer it if people didn't make up false accusations or imply i was speeding.. My world is in tatters right now!!!

I am so sorry, it must have been terrifying. Not sure what else to say.

 

[humblepie]

Mrs Bamonte - I am so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful and dearly loved horse in such a horrible way. I am sure there are many of us in tears for him and for his connections.

 

[suestowford]

My sympathies go to all concerned wth this. I can only imagine how awful it must feel.

 

[skint1]

Mrs Bamonte, my most sincere sympathies are with you and all who loved your horse, very sorry for your loss

 

[babymare]

Mrsbamonte no words will comfort you at this time. A dreadful tragic accident and you and all concerned are in my thoughts. x x x

 

[Puppy]

MrsBamonte, I am so very sorry for your loss It really is every horse owners worst nightmare come true. I do hope that in time you are able to remember your beautiful horse with fond memories, not what happened yesterday. Take care of yourself, you've suffered a terrible shock xx

 

[holiday]

Just so you all know, the horse that was killed was mine and i was driving. My lorry was breaking down and as i pulled into the hard shoulder another large horsebox hit me at 60mph whilst i was carefully trying to get to safety.. I am heartbroken and do would prefer it if people didn't make up false accusations or imply i was speeding.. My world is in tatters right now!!!

We at Bathleyhills are totally devasted for all involved a terrible tragic night and we send all our love and thoughts to you all xxxx

 

[Carrots&Mints]

Just so you all know, the horse that was killed was mine and i was driving. My lorry was breaking down and as i pulled into the hard shoulder another large horsebox hit me at 60mph whilst i was carefully trying to get to safety.. I am heartbroken and do would prefer it if people didn't make up false accusations or imply i was speeding.. My world is in tatters right now!!!

So sorry for your loss MrsBamonte... he was such a beautiful horse. Sending hugs and love and my thoughts are truely with you xxxx

 

[smellsofhorse]

Just so you all know, the horse that was killed was mine and i was driving. My lorry was breaking down and as i pulled into the hard shoulder another large horsebox hit me at 60mph whilst i was carefully trying to get to safety.. I am heartbroken and do would prefer it if people didn't make up false accusations or imply i was speeding.. My world is in tatters right now!!!

There are no words that will be of comfort.

Such a tragic thing.

I'm am very sorry for your loss.

 

[splashnutti1]

Just so you all know, the horse that was killed was mine and i was driving. My lorry was breaking down and as i pulled into the hard shoulder another large horsebox hit me at 60mph whilst i was carefully trying to get to safety.. I am heartbroken and do would prefer it if people didn't make up false accusations or imply i was speeding.. My world is in tatters right now!!!

So sorry, this must have been awful rip Steveys ladxx

 

[Helen Pavey]

Dearest Mrs Bamonte and Sam, I cannot even begin to imagine your loss and how totally devistated you must all feel, not 24 hours earlier I was bringing my own horse home along the same stretch of motorway from an event, I shiver at the thought. You had a very beutiful horse in Stevey's Lad and you are all very much in our hearts right now. A very tragic accident for all concirned. xx

 

[rema]

MrsBamonte you do not have to justify yourself to anybody on here or any where else..Maybe if people learnt the facts instead of listening to idle gossip and passing it on with a little added extra people would not have to come on here at a devastating time to put pay to the gossip..Condolences to yourself and all connected with horse.

 

[ozpoz]

Mrs Bamonte, I am so very sorry to hear of your tragic accident and very sad loss of a lovely horse. Kindest thoughts and wishes to you at this sad time. xx

 

[Dizzydancer]

Mrs Bamonte, you and Sam and all connected with Stevey's lad have my sincerest condolences. I am so very sorry that you have had to read the comments others made about the incident when they knew nothing about it but you do not need to justify yourself. I cannot even imagine how you are all feeling it is an owners worst nightmare. I hope that in time you are able to remember the good memories.
RIP Stevey's lad run free beautiful boy x

 

[Tiffany]

Just so you all know, the horse that was killed was mine and i was driving. My lorry was breaking down and as i pulled into the hard shoulder another large horsebox hit me at 60mph whilst i was carefully trying to get to safety.. I am heartbroken and do would prefer it if people didn't make up false accusations or imply i was speeding.. My world is in tatters right now!!!

I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you (((hugs)))

 

[jhoward]

Just so you all know, the horse that was killed was mine and i was driving. My lorry was breaking down and as i pulled into the hard shoulder another large horsebox hit me at 60mph whilst i was carefully trying to get to safety.. I am heartbroken and do would prefer it if people didn't make up false accusations or imply i was speeding.. My world is in tatters right now!!!

just keep in mind its a forum and not always the kindest place,
Accidents happen no matter how freak they seem, im so sorry you lost your wonderful lad, well done on your hoys place nothing will ever take that away from you. Don't let the moment be marred too much, everytime you want to cry remember you last gallop xxxx

 

[julie111]

MrsBamonte, I just want to say how very sorry I am for your loss.
Unfortunately on this forum, like many others I expect, you have people ready to point the finger!
What happened was a tragic, tragic accident. RIP beautiful.

 

[meesha]

MrsBamonte, thoughts are with you all, those involved, those injured and those who stopped to help. Accidents happen and are called accidents as they are impossible to predict or avoid. Take care of yourselves xxx

 

[cambrica]

MrsBamonte my heart goes out to you, I'm so so sorry.
It just takes a split second, I know, travelling on the M25 nr Heathrow a while back I was in heavy traffic at a relatively slow speed when a left hand drive lorry pulled out into me hitting my passenger rear door where my daughter sat, my other daughter next to her. We were extremely lucky that day.
R.I.P Steveys Lad xxx