Central Park horse carriage rides suspended after fatal accident

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

Summary

Fall Injury New York New York in New York, New York: An 18‑year‑old tourist named Romanch Mahajan died on 2026-06-17 after jumping from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park, New York City. The incident occurred when the carriage’s driver had left the vehicle to take a photo and the horse bolted. As a result, the union representing carriage drivers announced that all horse carriage rides would be suspended at least until Tuesday following the fatality.

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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