One person in critical condition after accident involving a tourist carriage in Central Park, NY
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A person was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon when a horse from a tourist carriage bolted in Central Park, New York, while a family was aboard. According to police sources, the horse became startled as the driver was trying to secure the steps to assist the family in disembarking after the ride near 72nd Street. The horse ran off with several family members still inside. The carriage overturned when the horse attempted to turn, throwing at least one passenger to the ground. Police sources reported that the 18-year-old passenger hit their head on the pavement and was taken to NY Presbyterian-Cornell Hospital in critical condition. The Transport Workers Union, which oversees the horse carriage industry, stated that it is investigating the incident. Wednesday's incident in Central Park occurred just a week after Deniz, a 16-year-old horse, died after apparently ingesting a toxic plant that grows in the park. The Central Park Conservancy referenced last week's tragedy in its statement, reiterating its call to ban horse carriages in the park. 'As details of today's incident become clearer, our thoughts are with the injured. The fact that this frightening situation occurs just days after the previous one underscores the danger that horse carriages pose to park visitors, drivers, and the horses themselves,' the statement read. This news is developing; please check back for updates.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
