New York holiday turns tragic as Pathankot teen dies after horse-drawn carriage overturns at Central Park - The Statesman

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

Summary

Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‐year‐old student from Pathankot, Punjab died after a horse‐drawn carriage overturned in Central Park during a family holiday. The carriage lost control when the horse bolted, throwing passengers and causing severe head injuries that proved fatal.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Romanch Mahajan Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

New York holiday turns tragic as Pathankot teen dies after horse-drawn carriage overturns at Central Park - The Statesman

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