New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after Indian teen’s death
Summary
Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: Romanch Mahajan, an 18‑year‑old tourist, died when a horse‑drawn carriage in Central Park ran away after its driver left the vehicle and the horse sprinted through the park. Mahajan jumped from the four‑wheeled carriage as it accelerated without control. The incident marks the first fatality involving a horse carriage in Central Park since they were introduced over 150 years ago, adding to eight horse‑related incidents reported in the park during the past 13 months.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Romanch Mahajan | Passenger | Fatal |