Central Park horse carriage rides temporarily suspended following death of tourist
Summary
A horse carriage ride in Central Park ended tragically when an 18-year-old Indian tourist fell from a runaway carriage and later died. The city has temporarily stopped horse carriage rides in Central Park while investigating the accident and reviewing safety rules.Key Facts
- The accident happened on June 17, 2026, in Central Park, New York City.
- The victim, Romanch Mahajan, was 18 years old and visiting New York with his family.
- The carriage driver left the carriage to take a photo when the horse ran away.
- The carriage hit another carriage and flipped, causing Romanch to fall and get critically injured.
- Romanch later died at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center.
- The carriage driver was suspended, and the horse was permanently retired.
- The Transport Workers Union paused all horse carriage rides and is conducting safety training.
- The City Council is considering a law to permanently ban horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park.
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