New York City mayor pushes to end horse carriage industry after Indian teenager’s death

New York City leaders, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, are pushing to end the 150-year-old horse carriage industry following the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan. Mahajan died after jumping from a carriage in Central Park when the horse bolted and his mother fell out. He sustained a fatal head injury upon hitting the ground. City Council leaders announced they will hold a hearing next month on Ryder’s Law, a bill supporting the industry's end. Council Speaker Julie Menin stated, "The time to act is now." The incident occurred while Mahajan was on a family trip celebrating his high school graduation.

A 18-year-old teenager died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park on Wednesday. The accident occurred just before 3pm when the horse bolted away from its driver, sending at least two passengers flying out of the cab. The teenager was initially hospitalized in critical condition and later pronounced dead. The incident is the latest in a series of horse-related problems in the park, including the fatal collapse of a horse last week. The Central Park Conservancy has called for an end to the horse-drawn carriage industry, citing safety concerns and the need for improvements. A full investigation into the accident has been requested by the Transport Workers Union.

An 18-year-old man, identified as a tourist from India, died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, New York City. The accident occurred when the carriage driver stepped away to take a picture of the passengers. The horse then bolted, collided with another carriage, and toppled over. The critically injured teenager was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead. The other three passengers on the carriage did not require medical attention. A union representative stated that drivers are not permitted to leave their carriages to take photos and supported a full investigation into the incident. This accident follows the recent death of another carriage horse in Central Park.

An 18-year-old tourist from India has died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in New York's Central Park. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when the carriage horse bolted, causing at least two passengers, including the teenager, to be ejected. The victim was hospitalized in critical condition and later passed away. The other three passengers, who were part of the same family, declined medical treatment. The New York Police Department confirmed the fatality.