Teen dies in horse carriage incident in New York’s Central Park (opens original article in a new tab)

A teenager died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park when the horse bolted, prompting calls for safety improvements.

• An 18-year-old tourist died after a horse-drawn carriage accident in Central Park
• The driver was taking a photo when the horse bolted, causing passengers to be thrown out
• The union calls for safety improvements for all park vehicles