A HORSE at a well known paddocks has been put down following an explosion this evening.

Russell Claydon

A HORSE at a well known paddocks has been put down following an explosion this evening.

A fire broke out in Moulton Paddocks Estate, Newmarket at 4.15pm today after an explosion in a medical chamber.

One horse had to be put down after the incident.

Two fire crews were dispatched to the scene and isolated the electricity supply before extinguishing the fire.