18-year-old dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park (opens original article in a new tab)

An 18-year-old died after a horse-drawn carriage accident in Central Park, with the driver reportedly taking a photo when the horse bolted, leading to calls for safety investigations and potential changes to the carriage industry.

• An 18-year-old died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park
• The carriage driver was taking a photo when the horse bolted, causing passengers to be ejected
• The Transport Workers Union called for a full investigation and safety improvements for park vehicles