Teenager Dies After Being Thrown From Bolting Horse Carriage in Central Park
En resumen
- An 18-year-old tourist from India has died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park when the horse bolted.
- The carriage, carrying a family of four, careened before ejecting passengers.
- The driver had reportedly dismounted to take a photo, violating safety protocols.
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A teenager died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park when the horse bolted. The incident occurred when the driver reportedly dismounted to take a photo.
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.
The teenager was initially hospitalised in critical condition, while the other passengers refused medical treatment. The four passengers were a family of tourists visiting the city from India, New York Daily News reported.
A representative for the Transport Workers Union, which represents carriage industry employees, said the driver had dismounted to take a photograph of his passengers, which they are not supposed to do.
The horse had been in the park for only six weeks, according to Alexander Kemp, the administrative vice-president of the union’s local chapter. He said he wants a full investigation.
“Safety in the park has been a growing concern among many, and improvements are needed to be made with respect to all vehicles, including e-bicycles, delivery vehicles, pedicabs, and horse-drawn carriages,” he said in a statement.
Preguntas abiertas
- What specific safety improvements are needed?
- Will the driver face charges?
- What is the history of this specific horse?
