"Central Park's Horse-Drawn Carriages Under Fire After Tragic Accident. In a devastating incident that has left the city reeling, a young tourist lost their life after jumping from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park. The shocking accident has reignited long-standing concerns about the safety and ethics of the horse-drawn carriage industry in one of New York City's most iconic destinations. As calls to ban the old-time attraction grow louder, officials are facing mounting pressure to reconsider the future of these horse-drawn carriages in the heart of Manhattan."


The death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park has intensified calls to ban the old-time attraction from one of New York City’s most recognizable destinations.