Campaigners reacted and say they see the dogs along the line ‘every time’ they’re brought out to hunt in the areaby Emily Baker3 hours ago

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Four hounds from two hunting troops have been killed after they ran onto train tracks during a trailhuntin Somerset, UK.

The tragedy occurred on New Year’s Day when the train was unable to stop, despite the driver spotting the dogs.

Hounds die on train tracks

According to the train operator, Network Rail: “Trespassing on the railway is not only incredibly dangerous, but it’s also illegal.

“It risks terrible injuries to the people and animals involved, as well as causing unnecessary delays to passengers.”

The incident took place near Templecombe, and the hounds are understood to be part of Blackmore and…