Central Park horse carriage rides suspended in New York after tourist dies in crash
Summary
Car Crash New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18-year-old tourist from India, Romanch Mahajan, was killed when a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park suddenly ran away on a Wednesday after the driver stepped away to take a photograph. The runaway carriage struck another carriage and overturned, causing the crash. Mahajan later died at a hospital; other family members suffered minor injuries. Authorities have suspended all horse carriage rides until safety procedures are reviewed, and an investigation is ongoing.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Romanch Mahajan | Passenger | Fatal |
| Unnamed Passenger | Passenger | Injured |
Original reporting
Central Park horse carriage rides suspended in New York after tourist dies in crash