Central Park horse carriage rides suspended after fatal accident

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York City, New York
Central Park
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: A young tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died after jumping from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park when the horse bolted and the driver had left the carriage. The incident has prompted the suspension of all horse carriage rides pending safety reviews.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

Central Park horse carriage rides suspended after fatal accident

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