New York City – A horrible horse drawn carriage ride accident in Central Park claimed the life of an 18-year-old tourist on Wednesday. According to the TWU Local 100, things went horribly awry when the carriage driver stepped away from the carriage to take a photo for the tourists inside.
For reasons yet unknown, the horse took off running with the family from India still inside. The carriage eventually clipped another carriage and flipped on its side. One of the passengers suffered a fatal brain injury from the impact.
TWU Local 100 Administrative Vice President Alexander Kemp commented on the tragedy:
“We are devastated that a passenger died after injuries suffered today in the accident in Central Park, and our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family. Safety in the park has been a growing concern among many, and improvements are needed to be made with respect to all vehicles, including e-bicycles, delivery vehicles, pedicabs, and horse-drawn carriages.”
This tragedy comes just a week after the death of a 16-year-old carriage horse named Deniz who collapsed shortly after consuming a toxic plant along his route.
PETA commented on the incidents, stating:
“From collapsing horses to careening carriages, how many more disasters have to strike before we get these beleaguered horses out of the park? For everyone’s safety, PETA is calling on council members, Health Committee Chair Lynn Schulman, and Speaker Julie Menin to stop dithering and pass Ryder’s Law immediately.”
The horse involved in this week’s tragedy is said to be okay.
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