New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen’s death
Summary
Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18‐year‐old Indian tourist, Romanch Mahajan, died after jumping from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park. The carriage’s driver had dismounted to take a photo when the horse bolted, causing the vehicle to collide with another and topple over. Mahajan was struck on the head before falling, while his family escaped with minor injuries. The incident has prompted city leaders to call for banning horse‐drawn carriage rides in the park.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Romanch Mahajan | Passenger | Fatal |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Injured |
Original reporting
New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen’s death