Horse-drawn carriage rides in New York on hold after teen tourist's death (opens original article in a new tab)

Horse-drawn carriage rides in New York's Central Park are temporarily halted following the death of an 18-year-old tourist who jumped from a runaway carriage, prompting safety reviews and calls for ending the practice.

• Horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park are paused for safety review after a teen tourist's death
• Safety protocols including horse control and driver oversight are under review
• The incident marks the first death in over 150 years of carriage operations in the park
• City officials and conservation groups call for ending horse-drawn carriages due to safety concerns