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Foxhounds killed by 65mph train during suspected hunt

Lincolnshire Police said around 20 dogs had been running across the tracks

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
Foxhounds killed by 65mph train during suspected hunt

A train travelling between Yorkshire and Lincolnshire has killed at least one foxhound after the animals had entered a level crossing in Saxilby during a suspected hunt. Lincolnshire Police is appealing...

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