Central Park horse carriage rides suspended after fatal accident

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

Summary

Car Crash New York New York in New York, New York: An 18‑year‑old tourist named Romanch Mahajan was killed in Central Park when he jumped from a runaway horse carriage and hit his head. The incident occurred while the carriage’s driver had left to take a photograph, after the horse bolted and the carriage went off control. The fatal accident prompted the Transport Workers Union Local 100 and the Central Park Conservancy to suspend all horse‑carriage rides and review 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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