A NUMBER of goats in Llandudno were killed after being hit by a car.
This happened on Sunday evening (April 7). The goats were loose on the road on the A470 Wormhout Way, Llandudno.
The stretch of road has a speed limit of 60mph.
A spokesperson for North Wales Police said: "We were called at 9.10pm on Sunday evening to reports of an RTC on the A470 Wormhout Way, Llandudno.
"The collision involved a car and some goats that were loose on the road.
"Officers attended along with local authority Highways Department, and our inquiries into the incident are currently ongoing."
In 2020 and 2021, Llandudno's famous goats made international news when they strayed further than usual because of the quieter conditions during Covid restrictions.
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Although they usually live on the Great Orme, they are often spotted around the town during winter and spring.
The goats on the Great Orme were originally a gift to Lord Mostyn from Queen Victoria and have roamed in a wild state for about 100 years.
Although once in the ownership of Lord Mostyn, they are now regarded as wild animals and no one is legally responsible for them.
Conwy County Borough Council acts in the interests of the goats’ welfare when they are on their land.
A spokesperson from the local authority said: "Council Highways staff were called out on Sunday evening to attend the incident with the police."
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