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: On Wednesday, Romanch Mahajan, an 18‑year‑old tourist, died in Central Park after jumping off a runaway horse carriage whose driver had abandoned the ride. The incident occurred when the carriage's horse bolted while the driver left the vehicle to take a photo. The union representing carriage operators has suspended 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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