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 on a Wednesday after jumping from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park, New York City. The carriage was being pulled by a horse that sprinted through the park without a driver present. Mahajan hit his head during the fall, and he is believed to be the first person killed in such an accident since the introduction of horse carriages over 150 years ago.

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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