New Zealand – MORE than 200 sheep have been killed in a truck rollover near Orange  in the NSW central west.   Police say the truck was carrying about 500 sheep when it crashed on  Millthorpe Rd, Millthorpe, about 9pm (AEDT) last night.   The truck driver  escaped uninjured.

The road was closed for the salvage operation while a  veterinarian assessed the condition of the surviving sheep.   Police said  more than 200 of the livestock were killed or put down as a result of the  accident.    A spokeswoman said they were attempting to establish the  circumstances of the crash and anyone with information [or No-Doze] was asked to contact  Crime Stoppers.  (article)