New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen's death
Summary
Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‐year‐old Indian tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died after jumping from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park. The carriage’s horse bolted when the driver dismounted to take a photo, causing the vehicle to topple and the teen to hit his head on the ground. The incident is believed to be the first fatality involving a horse carriage in the park since they were introduced over 150 years ago.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Romanch Mahajan | Passenger | Fatal |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Injured |