Gemma Rielly horses involved in crash on route to Warrnambool

Image: Ross Holburt

Trainer Gemma Rielly experienced a frightening incident as her horses were en route to the Warrnambool Carnival.

A horse truck carrying her runners lost control and collided with another vehicle after departing the Pakenham training centre.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers or the truck driver.

Rielly confirmed that her horses, including Claidheamh Mor and Platinum Reggae, emerged unscathed from the ordeal.

Despite the scare, they were safely transferred to a replacement truck and continued their journey to the races at Warrnambool.