18-Year-Old Indian Tourist Killed in New York’s Central Park After Horse-Drawn Carriage Overturns
The victim, Romanch Mahajan was thrown onto the road when the horse reportedly bolted, causing the carriage to crash and flip over. The accident occurred in one of the park’s popular carriage routes, a longstanding tourist attraction.
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New York: An 18-year-old Indian tourist died on Thursday after a horse-drawn carriage he was riding in overturned in New York City’s Central Park, according to reports.
The victim, Romanch Mahajan was thrown onto the road when the horse reportedly bolted, causing the carriage to crash and flip over. Other passengers were also ejected in the incident but their conditions were not immediately known.
The accident occurred in one of the park’s popular carriage routes, a longstanding tourist attraction. Emergency responders arrived quickly at the scene, but Mahajan was pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts.
Mahajan, who was visiting from India, is the latest victim in a series of concerns raised over the safety of horse-drawn carriages operating in busy Manhattan traffic and park settings.
New York Police Department and Central Park officials are investigating the cause of the horse’s sudden bolting.
Published By : Ankita Paul
Published On: 18 June 2026 at 21:05 IST