Central Park horse carriage rides suspended after fatal accident

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York, New York
Central Park
Incident type
Amusement park, Fall

Summary

Fall Injury New York New York in New York, New York: An 18‑year‑old tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died in Central Park on a Wednesday after jumping from a runaway horse carriage. The incident occurred when the carriage’s driver left to take photographs while a horse bolted, causing Mahajan to fall and hit his head. As a result, the union representing carriage drivers suspended all rides at least until Tuesday, pending a review of safety protocols.

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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