Central Park horse carriage rides halted after teen’s death – NBC New York

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
New York City, New York
Central Park
Incident type
Fall

Summary

Fall Injury New York City New York in New York City, New York: An 18-year-old tourist from India was killed in Central Park after a horse carriage horse got spooked and ran wild. The teen was thrown from the carriage and hit his head on the pavement. Carriage rides were halted through the weekend as the industry union announced a safety stand-down, and rides resumed Tuesday after drivers received refresher training.

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Central Park horse carriage rides halted after teen’s death – NBC New York

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