Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park
An 18-year-old was thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park and died from injuries sustained in the accident on Wednesday. The incident occurred when the horse bolted as the driver dismounted to take a photograph. The accident has raised safety concerns surrounding the horse-drawn carriage industry, which faces potential bans amid increasing scrutiny.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 11:19 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 11:40 UTC
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