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
Fall

Summary

Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‑year‑old tourist named Romanch Mahajan died after jumping from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park. The incident occurred when the carriage's horse bolted while the driver had stepped away to take a photograph. Horse carriage rides have been suspended at least until Tuesday 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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