Romanch Mahajan, 18, an Indian tourist, dies following an accident involving a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, according to multiple reports. The accounts describe the Mahajan family riding in one of the park’s carriages during what was their first visit to New York City. They report that the horse suddenly bolts and moves through the park without stopping properly, causing the carriage to jolt. The mother is said to be thrown out of the carriage as the incident unfolds. Several sources state that Romanch gets off or moves toward the carriage in an effort to help his mother after she falls. NDTV’s report includes video showing the horse moving quickly and the sequence leading up to the fall and injury. Romanch is later pronounced dead, while his mother sustains injuries, the sources say. The reporting does not provide further confirmed details on charges or the outcome of any investigation within the excerpts provided.
Central Park horse incident kills teen tourist during family carriage ride
Romanch Mahajan, 18, an Indian tourist, dies following an accident involving a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park, according to multiple reports. The accounts describe the Mahajan family riding in o...
- An Indian tourist, Romanch Mahajan, 18, dies after a horse-drawn carriage incident in Central Park.
- Reports say the family was riding in a horse-drawn carriage when the horse bolts or sprints through the park.
- His mother is described as being thrown from the carriage during the incident.
- Several accounts say Romanch tries to help or save his mother after she falls.
- The incident occurs during the family’s first visit to New York City.
Romanch Mahajan, 18, died as he got off of the four-wheeled carriage to save his mother, who had fallen after the horse sprinted through the park without the driver.
2 months agoRomanch Mahajan, 18, and his family were in one of New York's iconic carriages when the horse suddenly bolted, sending his mother flying out.
2 months agoRomanch Mahajan, 18, died on Wednesday in New York City after he flew out of a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park. He was visiting the Big Apple for the first time with his family from India.
2 months agoRomanch Mahajan, 18, died on Wednesday in New York City after he flew out of a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park. He was visiting the Big Apple for the first time with his family from India.
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