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Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park

New York police department say teenager thrown to the ground when horse bolted away from its driver A teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died,… Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

3 reports3 sourcesJun 18, 2026, 11:19 AM
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The GuardianJun 18, 2026, 11:19 AM

Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park

New York police department say teenager thrown to the ground when horse bolted away from its driver A teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died, according to police. The 18-year-old was riding in the horse-drawn carriage with three other passengers when the accident happened just before 3pm, according to the New York police department. At least two passengers were sent flying out of the careening cab. Continue reading...

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BBC NewsJun 18, 2026, 2:39 AM

Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York

The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.

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The Straits TimesJun 18, 2026, 1:11 AM

18-year-old killed in carriage accident in New York’s Central Park

The ongoing presence of horse-drawn carriages in the park has long drawn criticism from animal rights activists.

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