Lambourn trainers horsebox involved in M11 fatality

Essex Police said that two people died and five others were injured in a collision on the northbound M11 near to junction 8 yesterday.
Officers say that the two people who died are believed to be a 53-year-old man from the Netherlands and a 45-year-old woman from Kent, who were brother and sister.
They were in a Toyota car that was struck by other vehicles and collided with the rear of a Mercedes horse box, with five horses on board.
The car caught fire on impact and the occupants died at the scene.
Three of the horses - intended runners at Newmarket - had to be withdrawn from their respective entries last night.
Two other animals, a coloured pony used to lead animals down to the start and another horse, were also in the horsebox.
All of the animals were taken to the Newmarket Equine Centre for treatment.
A statement on Mr Meehan's website said: “Details are still unclear, but they were all taken to the Equine Centre for assessment by the vets, and we do not know the extent of any injuries at the moment.
"It is obviously very upsetting for everyone concerned, but they could not be in a better place to receive the care they need.”
The 49-year-old driver of a Jaguar car from Romford received head injuries and remains under observation at Addenbrooke’s Hospital and his passenger, a 23 year old woman from Cyprus, due to catch a flight from Stansted Airport, was flown by air ambulance and remains in Addenbrooke’s hospital.
The drivers of a lorry, the horsebox and a Vauxhall van received minor injuries.
The lorry driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The 49-year-old man from Stafford was questioned and later released on police bail until September 15 while enquiries continue.
UPDATE 12.19pm
It has emerged that the Paint pony, Pistolero, passed away on Thursday evening at the Newmarket Equine Hospital.
Two of the four horses due to race yesterday remain at the hospital, one with serious injuries.
The staff on board the box were said to be traumatised and in a state of shock after the accident and are due to return home today.
Mr Meehan said: "It is a very sad day for us. It was an horrific incident on the motorway and we would like to send our sincerest condolences to the families of the people who lost their lives. They are foremost in our thoughts.
“Sadly, we have lost Pistolero, who has been with us for a long time. He came back with Red Rocks when he won the 2006 Breeders Cup Turf for us and he was not only an invaluable help with a number of the horses both here and on the racecourse, he was a great character.
"He was Western-trained and was a treat to ride and children, in particular, used to love him. He was, without doubt, one of our stable stars, and we shall all miss him greatly.”