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An 18-year-old died Wednesday after he was thrown from a carriage horse that took off without the driver in the seat, officials said.
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The NYPD confirmed the man’s death several hours after the horse bolted away from its driver, leaving its passengers unable to slow the ride until the horse eventually crashed into another carriage near Tavern on the Green, a popular restaurant off of West 67th Street. Cell phone video captured the collision.
The impact of the crash toppled the carriage onto its side, sending the 18-year-old passenger out and onto the ground. Police said he hit his head against the pavement and was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. He ultimately died from …
Indian teenager dies in horse carriage accident during his first trip to New York
Indian teenager dies in horse carriage accident during his first trip to New York
Romanch Mahajan, 18, was on his first trip to New York with his family when the incident took place on Wednesday, June 17, The New York Times reported.
Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC’s Central Park
Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC’s Central Park
<p>NEW YORK — A teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died, according to police.</p>
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The death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park has intensified calls to ban the old-time attraction from one of New York City’s most recognizable destinations.Romanch Mahajan, 18, died after he got off of the four-wheeled carriage as its horse sprinted through the park without the driver.He is believed to be the first person to die in a horse carriage accident since they were introduced in Central Park more than 150 years ago, according to the labor union representing the industry and the Central Park Conservancy, which manages the 843-acre park.The conservancy was among those arguing Thursday that the carriage industry should be suspended until more protections can be put in place. Mahajan’s death w…
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NEW YORK (AP) — A teenager from India who was killed when a Central Park
carriage horse bolted
from its driver was on a family trip celebrating his high school graduation and died trying to save his mother.
Romanch Mahajan, 18, jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and hit his head on the ground, his father, Deepak Mahajan,
told
The New York Times.
“He was screaming, ‘Mom!’” the young man’s father told the newspaper. Mahajan said he, his wife and younger son escaped with minor injuries, though their carriage clipped another horse-drawn vehicle and toppled over.
The family arrived in New York from India on Monday, the same day Romanch learned he had been accepted to a university in Jaipur. They had spent the day visiting many of the city’s popular tourist attractions and were unwinding on a carriage ride when the driver got off to photograph them. Moments later, the accident occurred.
“This incident should be taken very seriously,” Mahajan said. “It took my son’s dream away.”
The company that owns the carriage involved in the …
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The death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park has intensified calls to ban the old-time attraction from one of New York City’s most recognizable destinations.Romanch Mahajan, 18, died after he got off of the four-wheeled carriage as its horse sprinted through the park without the driver.He is believed to be the first person to die in a horse carriage accident since they were introduced in Central Park more than 150 years ago, according to the labor union representing the industry and the Central Park Conservancy, which manages the 843-acre park.The conservancy was among those arguing Thursday that the carriage industry should be suspended until more protections can be put in place. Mahajan’s death w…
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Carriage horses line one of the entrances to Central Park as drivers try to persuade tourists to take a horse-drawn carriage ride around the park. Controversy surrounds the treatment of the horses, especially during extremely hot days. Animal activists, concerned about the horses' welfare, are advocating to end horse-drawn carriage rides. (Photo by: Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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A teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died, according to police.The 18-year-old was riding in the horse-drawn carriage with three other passengers when the accident happened just before 3 p.m., according to the New York Police Department.He was initially hospitalized in critical condition. The other pa…
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A teenager died after a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver, tipping over the carriage, police said.
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The 18-year-old was riding in the horse-drawn carriage with three other passengers when the accident happened just before 3 p.m., according to the New York Police Department.
He was initially hospitalized in critical condition. The other passengers refused medical treatment.
A representative for the Transport Workers Union, which represents carriage industry employees, said the horse had been in the park for only six weeks.
The driver had dismounted to take a photograph of his passengers, according to Alexander Kemp, the administrative vice president of the union’s local chapter.
“A driver is not supposed to leave the carriage to take photos — ever,” Kemp said. “We support a full investigation.”
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Teen dies in horse carriage incident in New York’s Central Park
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A teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died, according to police.
The 18-year-old was riding in the horse-drawn carriage with three other passengers when the accident happened just before 3pm, according to the New York Police Department. At least two passengers were sent flying out of the careening cab.
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A teenager died after being thrown to the ground when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver.
Police investigate the scene after a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver killing a teenager from India on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in New York. (WABC-TV via AP)
Horses and carriages wait for customers on Oct. 23, 2013, near Central Park in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Cyclist and Pedicabs gather near Center Drive and Central Park South Thursday, June 18, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
NEW YORK (AP) — The death of a young tourist whojumped from a runaway horse carriagein Central Park has intensified calls to ban the old-time attraction from one of New York City’s most recognizable destinations.
Romanch Mahajan, 18, died after he got off of the four-wheeled carriage as its horsesprinted through the parkwithout the driver.
He is believed to be the first person to die in a horse carriage accident since they were introduced in Central Park more than 150 years ago, according to the labor union representing the industry and the Central Park Conservan…
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NEW YORK (AP) — A teenager from India who was killed when a Central Park
carriage horse bolted
from its driver was on a family trip celebrating his high school graduation and died trying to save his mother.
Romanch Mahajan, 18, jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and hit his head on the ground, his father, Deepak Mahajan,
told
The New York Times.
“He was screaming, ‘Mom!’” the young man’s father told the newspaper. Mahajan said he, his wife and younger son escaped with minor injuries, though their carriage clipped another horse-drawn vehicle and toppled over.
The family arrived in New York from India on Monday, the same day Romanch learned he had been accepted to a university in Jaipur. They had spent the day visiting many of the city’s popular tourist attractions and were unwinding on a carriage ride when the driver got off to photograph them. Moments later, the accident occurred.
“This incident should be taken very seriously,” Mahajan said. “It took my son’s dream away.”
The company that owns the carriage involved in the …
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NEW YORK (AP) — A teenager from India who was killed when a Central Park
carriage horse bolted
from its driver was on a family trip celebrating his high school graduation and died trying to save his mother.
Romanch Mahajan, 18, jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and hit his head on the ground, his father, Deepak Mahajan,
told
The New York Times.
“He was screaming, ‘Mom!’” the young man’s father told the newspaper. Mahajan said he, his wife and younger son escaped with minor injuries, though their carriage clipped another horse-drawn vehicle and toppled over.
The family arrived in New York from India on Monday, the same day Romanch learned he had been accepted to a university in Jaipur. They had spent the day visiting many of the city’s popular tourist attractions and were unwinding on a carriage ride when the driver got off to photograph them. Moments later, the accident occurred.
“This incident should be taken very seriously,” Mahajan said. “It took my son’s dream away.”
The company that owns the carriage involved in the …
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The death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park has intensified calls to ban the old-time attraction from one of New York City’s most recognizable destinations.Romanch Mahajan, 18, died after he got off of the four-wheeled carriage as its horse sprinted through the park without the driver.He is believed to be the first person to die in a horse carriage accident since they were introduced in Central Park more than 150 years ago, according to the labor union representing the industry and the Central Park Conservancy, which manages the 843-acre park.The conservancy was among those arguing Thursday that the carriage industry should be suspended until more protections can be put in place. Mahajan’s death w…
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The death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park has intensified calls to ban the old-time attraction from one of New York City’s most recognizable destinations.Romanch Mahajan, 18, died after he got off of the four-wheeled carriage as its horse sprinted through the park without the driver.He is believed to be the first person to die in a horse carriage accident since they were introduced in Central Park more than 150 years ago, according to the labor union representing the industry and the Central Park Conservancy, which manages the 843-acre park.The conservancy was among those arguing Thursday that the carriage industry should be suspended until more protections can be put in place. Mahajan’s death w…
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An 18-year-old boy tragically lost his life after being thrown from a
horse-drawn carriage
that bolted away from its driver in
Central Park
,
New York City
, on Wednesday. The victim,
Romanch Mahajan
, was visiting the city from India with his family, marking their first trip to the United States. The incident occurred around 3 PM local time while Mahajan was riding in the carriage with three other passengers, two of whom were also ejected as the carriage careened out of control.
Initially hospitalized in critical condition, Mahajan succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter, while the other passengers declined medical treatment. Eyewitness videos of the incident circulated online, depicting the horse galloping through the park as two individuals appeared to leap from the carriage. Another video captured the moment the carriage overturned after colliding with the wheels of a nearby carriage on the busy park loop.
According to Mahajan's father, Deepak Mahajan, the accident unfolded when the carriage driver stepped away to take a family photograph. “We were yelling, ‘Help me, help me!’” he recounted, describing…
Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park
Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park
<p>New York police department say teenager thrown to the ground when horse bolted away from its driver</p><p>A teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died, according to police.</p><p>The 18-year-old was riding in the horse-drawn carriage with three other passengers when the accident happened just before 3pm, according to the New York police department. At least two passengers were sent flying out of the careening cab.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/18/central-park-teen-dies-horse-drawn-carriage">Continue reading...</a>
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New York mayor, other leaders push to end horse carriage industry after Indian teen’s death
Jun 18, 2026, 9:57 AM
BY
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NEW YORK (AP) — A teenager from India who was killed when a Central Park
carriage horse bolted
from its driver was on a family trip celebrating his high school graduation and died trying to save his mother.
Romanch Mahajan, 18, jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and hit his head on the ground, his father, Deepak Mahajan,
told
The New York Times.
“He was screaming, ‘Mom!’” the young man’s father told the newspaper. Mahajan said he, his wife and younger son escaped with minor injuries, though their carriage clipped another horse-drawn vehicle and toppled over.
The family arrived in New York from India on Monday, the same day Romanch learned he had been accepted to a university in Jaipur. They had spent the day visiting many of the city’s popular tourist attractions and were unwinding on a carriage ride when the driver got off to photograph them. Moments later, the accident occurred.
“This incident should be taken very seriously,” Mahajan said. “It took my son’s dream away.”
The company that owns the carriage involved in the …
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Indian Teen Dies Saving Mother in New York Central Park Carriage ...
Tourist, 18, jumped from runaway vehicle after his mother was thrown onto the road
NEW YORK: An 18-year-old Indian tourist died after leaping from a runaway horse-drawn carriage to help his mother when she was thrown from the vehicle during a family visit to New York City's Central Park.
Romanch Mahajan was on his first trip to New York with his parents and younger brother when the horse suddenly bolted on Wednesday, turning what was meant to be a sightseeing ride into a tragedy.
According toThe New York Times, the carriage driver had stopped to take a family photograph when the horse unexpectedly took off. The animal raced onto a sidewalk and across a grassy area as the driver ran after it.
As the carriage lurched forward, the family desperately clung to one another. But when Romanch's mother, Priya Mahajan, was thrown from the carriage, the teenager jumped out in an attempt to help her.
"My son, just to save his mother, he fell off," his father, Deepak Mahajan, toldThe New York Times.
Witnesses described scenes of panic as the horse sped through the park.
"He was screaming, 'Mom!'" Tatianna Bresler, who …
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How Indian teen tourist's death may lead to ban on New York's 150-year ...
The death of an Indian teenager during a horse-drawn carriage ride inNew York City's Central Park has reignited a long-running debate over the future of the city's iconic tourist attraction, with lawmakers, animal rights groups and city officials now pushing for a ban on the industry.
An 18-year-old tourist, identified in a New York Post report as Romanch Mahajan, was visiting New York with his family when a horse pulling their carriage suddenly bolted, leading to his death in a fatal accident. He reportedly died trying to protect his mother during runaway carriage incident.
The carriage driver had stepped away to take a photograph of the family when the horse bolted, the report in the Post added.
He is believed to be the first person to die in a horse carriage accident since they were introduced in Central Park more than 150 years ago, according to the labor union representing the industry and the Central Park Conservancy, cited by the Associated Press.
Now, the tragedy has strengthened efforts by opponents of the horse-carriage industry to secure passage of Ryder's Law.
The proposed legislation, know…
Mayor Mamdani, other leaders push to ban NYC horse-drawn carriage rides after teen's death
Mayor Mamdani, other leaders push to ban NYC horse-drawn carriage rides after teen's death
<p>The death of an Indian teenager in New York's Central Park has led to renewed calls to ban horse-drawn carriages</p>
Police investigate the scene after a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver killing a teenager from India on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in New York. (WABC-TV via AP)
Police investigate the scene after a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver killing a teenager from India on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in New York. (WABC-TV via AP)
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FILE - Horses and carriages wait for customers on Oct. 23, 2013, near Central Park in New York.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A teenager from India who was killed when a Central Park
carriage horse bolted
from its driver was on a family trip celebrating his high school graduation and died trying to save his mother.
Romanch Mahajan, 18, jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and hit his head on the ground, his father, Deepak Mahajan,
told
The New York Times.
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“He was screaming, ‘Mom!'” the young man’s father told the newspaper. Mahajan said he, his wife and younger son escaped with minor injuries, though their carriage clipped another horse-drawn vehicle and toppled over.
The family arrived in New York from India on Monday, the same day Romanch learned he had been accepted to a university in Jaipur. They had spent the day visiting many of the city’s popular tourist attractions and were unwinding on a carriage ride w…
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In first trip from India, teen dies in freak horse carriage accident at Central Park, New York City
Teen dies in freak horse carriage accident at Central Park, New York City
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NEW YORK (AP) — A teenager from India who was killed when a Central Park
carriage horse bolted
from its driver was on a family trip celebrating his high school graduation and died trying to save his mother.
Romanch Mahajan, 18, jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and hit his head on the ground, his father, Deepak Mahajan,
told
The New York Times.
“He was screaming, ‘Mom!’” the young man’s father told the newspaper. Mahajan said he, his wife and younger son escaped with minor injuries, though their carriage clipped another horse-drawn vehicle and toppled over.
The family arrived in New York from India on Monday, the same day Romanch learned he had been accepted to a university in Jaipur. They had spent the day visiting many of the city’s popular tourist attractions and were unwinding on a carriage ride when the driver got off to photograph them. Moments later, the accident occurred.
“This incident should be taken very seriously,” Mahajan said. “It took my son’s dream away.”
The company that owns the carriage involved in the …
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Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York
The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.
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'Jumped to save mother': Indian teen dies in New York after falling from horse carriage
'Jumped to save mother': Indian teen dies in New York after falling from horse carriage
A tragic accident in New York's Central Park claimed the life of 18-year-old Indian student Romanch Mahajan. While on a horse-drawn carriage ride, the vehicle bolted, and Romanch heroically jumped to save his mother, suffering a fatal head injury. The incident has reignited calls to ban horse-drawn carriages in the park.
Indian Teen Who Died in NYC Central Park Carriage Accident Was Trying ...
Indian Teen Who Died in NYC Central Park Carriage Accident Was Trying ...
An 18-year-old tourist from India who died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in New York's Central Park was attempting to help his mother after the horse unexpectedly bolted, according to his family. Romanch Mahajan was visiting New York City with his parents when they took a horse-and-carriage ride through the park. The incident occurred after the horse became startled and ran off while the family was in the carriage. "We were yelling, 'Help me, help me!'" Romanch's father, Deepak Mahajan, told The New York Times.
According to Mahajan, his wife, Priya, fell from the carriage as it moved out of control. He said Romanch then jumped from the carriage in an attempt to help her. "My son, just to save his mother, he fell off," Mahajan said. "He was screaming, 'Mom!'"
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Police investigate the scene after a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver killing a teenager from India on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in New York. (WABC-TV via AP)
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FILE - Horses and carriages wait for customers on Oct. 23, 2013, near Central Park in New York.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A teenager from India who was killed when a Central Park
carriage horse bolted
from its driver was on a family trip celebrating his high school graduation and died trying to save his mother.
Romanch Mahajan, 18, jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and hit his head on the ground, his father, Deepak Mahajan,
told
The New York Times.
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“He was screaming, ‘Mom!'” the young man’s father told the newspaper. Mahajan said he, his wife and younger son escaped with minor injuries, though their carriage clipped another horse-drawn vehicle and toppled over.
The family arrived in New York from India on Monday, the same day Romanch learned he had been accepted to a university in Jaipur. They had spent the day visiting many of the city’s popular tourist attractions and were unwinding on a carriage ride w…
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An 18-year-old boy died after being thrown to the ground when a carriage horse bolted away from its driver on Wednesday at Central Park of United States' New York City.
The boy, identified as Romanch Mahajan, belonged to a family which was on its first trip to New York from India, according to a New York Times report.
The accident is said to have taken place at 3 pm (local time) when the teen was riding in thehorse-drawn carriage with three other passengers, two of whom were sent flying out of the careening cab.
The teenager was initially hospitalised in critical condition but later succumbed to the injuries while the other passengers refused medical treatment, according to an Associated Press report.
Purported videos of the incident surfaced online, one of them showing the horse sprinting through the park as two people appeared to jump from the four-wheeled carriage. A second video showed the cab toppling over after clipping the wheels of another carriage on the park's busy loop.
Deepak Mahajan, the boy's father, said the incident happened when the driver stepped away from the red-and-white carriage to …
A teenager has died after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in NYC's Central Park
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New York City police say a teenager thrown to the ground when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died
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The death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park has intensified calls to ban the old-time attraction from one of New York City’s most recognizable destinations.Romanch Mahajan, 18, died after he got off of the four-wheeled carriage as its horse sprinted through the park without the driver.He is believed to be the first person to die in a horse carriage accident since they were introduced in Central Park more than 150 years ago, according to the labor union representing the industry and the Central Park Conservancy, which manages the 843-acre park.The conservancy was among those arguing Thursday that the carriage industry should be suspended until more protections can be put in place. Mahajan’s death w…
New York City mayor pushes to end horse carriage industry after Indian teenager’s death
New York City mayor pushes to end horse carriage industry after Indian teenager’s death
New York City leaders including Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday vowed to work to put an end to the 150-year-old horse carriage industry in the wake of a teenager’s death.
Romanch Mahajan, 18, was killed when a Central Park carriage horse bolted from its driver while he was on a family trip celebrating his high school graduation.
Mahajan jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and he hit his head on the ground, his father, Deepak Mahajan, told The New York Times.
“He was screaming,...
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gdelt“Romanch Mahajan, 18, died after he got off of the four-wheeled carriage as its horse sprinted through the park without the driver.”
scmp“Romanch Mahajan, 18, was killed when a Central Park carriage horse bolted from its driver while he was on a family trip celebrating his high school graduation.”
nbcnews.com“The impact of the crash toppled the carriage onto its side, sending the 18-year-old passenger out and onto the ground.”
2×cross-perspective · 2The horse bolted away from its driver.
otherwestern
gdelt“Romanch Mahajan, 18, died after he got off of the four-wheeled carriage as its horse sprinted through the park without the driver.”
triblive“Teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died, according to police.”
wtae“New York City police say a teenager thrown to the ground when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died”
nbcnews.com“An 18-year-old died Wednesday after he was thrown from a carriage horse that took off without the driver in the seat, officials said.”
2×cross-perspective · 2The horse-drawn carriage industry has operated in Central Park for more than 150 years.
chinaother
gdelt“He is believed to be the first person to die in a horse carriage accident since they were introduced in Central Park more than 150 years ago, according to the labor union representing the industry and the Central Park Conservancy, which manages the 843-acre park.”
scmp“New York City leaders including Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday vowed to work to put an end to the 150-year-old horse carriage industry in the wake of a teenager’s death.”
2×cross-perspective · 2New York City leaders, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, vowed to work to end the horse-drawn carriage industry.
chinaother
scmp“New York City leaders including Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday vowed to work to put an end to the 150-year-old horse carriage industry in the wake of a teenager’s death.”
gdelt“New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after teen's death”
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Romanch Mahajan was celebrating his high school graduation at the time of the accident.
scmp
The driver stepped down from the carriage to take a picture of the passengers.
bbc
At least two passengers were thrown out of the carriage.
guardian
Romanch Mahajan jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out.
scmp
Romanch Mahajan suffered a fatal head injury after hitting the ground.
scmp
The carriage toppled onto its side after the crash.
nbcnews.com
Cell phone video captured the collision.
nbcnews.com
The labor union representing the horse-drawn carriage industry and the Central Park Conservancy stated Romanch Mahajan was the first person to die in such an accident in over 150 years.
gdelt
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scmp
“Mahajan jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and he hit his head on the ground”
→ Mahajan jumped out of the carriage after his mother fell out and he hit his head on the ground
scmp
“New York City leaders including Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday vowed to work to put an end to the 150-year-old horse carriage industry”
→ New York City leaders vowed to work to end the horse-drawn carriage industry
gdelt
“The death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park has intensified calls to ban the old-time attraction”
→ The death of a teenager in a horse-drawn carriage accident has intensified calls to ban the carriage rides
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