Truck roll over near National bridge

A number of sheep were loose form the truck by the time the Pastoral Times arrived on scene, with some making their escape and running through the Deniliquin CBD.

Others are believed to have been killed or significantly injured.

A kelpie was seen herding the sheep to safety behind the guard rail at the corner of Charlotte and Napier Sts, away from passing traffic.

One sheep found its way to a laneway behind Curly’z Cafe and was brought to safety by shop owners nearby.

Deniliquin Police and Deniliquin NSW Fire + Rescue were providing assistance and traffic control.

Passers by were also stopping to lend whatever help they could.

Official details regarding the incident were not available at the time of going to print yesterday.