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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jake Offenhartz

REVEALED: Central park carriage ride turns deadly in terrifying seconds | Rare Historical Photos

  • An 18-year-old died after being ejected from a horse-drawn carriage that bolted in Central Park on Wednesday afternoon.
  • The incident occurred when the horse, which had been in the park for only six weeks, suddenly took off, throwing the teenager and other passengers from the vehicle.
  • A representative for the Transport Workers Union stated the driver had dismounted to take a photograph of passengers, an action that is prohibited.
  • Video footage showed the horse sprinting through the park and the carriage toppling over after colliding with another vehicle.
  • This fatal accident intensifies calls for a ban on Central Park's horse-drawn carriage industry, following other recent horse-related incidents, including a fatal collapse last week.

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18-year-old dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park

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