Truckie charged with killing herd of goats

Later that night he contacted emergency services when his truck became stuck and was taken to Bourke Hospital to be assessed. 

The following day, 78 dead goats were discovered along a 2km stretch of the Kamilaroi Highway.

Eight other goats were found alive, but were so seriously injured they had to be euthanised, police said.

Police issued the truck driver with a court attendance notice on Thursday for multiple driving and animal cruelty offences. 

The 51-year-old is due in Bourke Local Court on February 23.