New York Authorities Seek to End Horse-Drawn Carriages After Teen's Death A horse-drawn carriage accident in Central Park on June 17, 2026, that killed an 18-year-old Indian teenager has intensified calls for the city to phase out the centuries-old practice. Romanch Mahajan, who was visiting New York with his family to celebrate his high school graduation, died after leaping from the carriage to save his mother, who had fallen from the vehicle. According to his father, Deepak Mahajan, Romanch struck his head on the ground and later succumbed to his injuries. The family sustained minor injuries, though the carriage collided with another horse-drawn vehicle and overturned. Mahajan’s father described the incident as harrowing, noting his son had been shouting, “¡Mamá!” before the accident. The company operating the carriage involved in the incident suspended its driver indefinitely and removed the horse from service, as confirmed by the Transport Workers Union Local 100, which represents carriage drivers and owners. Alexander Kemp, the union’s vice president, expressed profound grief over the tragedy, stating, “This incident must be taken very seriously. It stole my son’s dream.” The union also announced plans to halt operations temporarily while reviewing safety protocols and exploring ways to enhance protections for both workers and the public. The Central Park Conservancy, which manages the 850-acre park, confirmed that Mahajan’s death marks the first fatal incident involving a horse-drawn carriage since the practice was introduced over 150 years ago. The organization called for an immediate suspension of the industry until additional safety measures can be implemented, citing eight previous incidents involving horses in the park over the past 13 months.#zohran_mamdani #romanch_mahajan #central_park_conservancy #deepak_mahajan #transport_workers_union_local_100
Get the SocialGraphs app from the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.socialgraphs.app&hl=en_IN Family of Teen Killed in Central Park Carriage Accident Remembers Tragic Loss The Mahajan family, who were celebrating their son Romanch’s high school graduation and university admission in India, faced unimaginable grief after the 18-year-old died following a fatal accident in Central Park on June 19, 2026. Deepak Mahajan, Romanch’s father, described the tragedy as the “last day of his life,” recounting how the family had planned a 10-day vacation in New York to mark the occasion. The incident occurred during a guided carriage ride through the iconic park, which was intended to last 45 minutes with stops for family photos. Romanch, along with his parents, Deepak and Priya, and his 11-year-old brother Maanik, boarded the horse-drawn carriage. According to Deepak, the ride was meant to allow the family to capture memories of their trip. However, as the tour neared its end, the conductor stepped away from the carriage to take a photograph, a move that triggered the horse to bolt. Romanch fell from the carriage, striking his head on the pavement. Despite emergency efforts, he was pronounced dead at a hospital hours later. His family reported that Romanch had attempted to rescue his mother after she fell, though she sustained minor injuries. The tragedy has led to the immediate suspension of all carriage rides in Central Park. The Transport Workers Union, which represents the drivers, announced that its members have “closed the stables and ceased operations” while engaging in “in-depth discussions” about safety protocols.#central_park #mahajan_family #romanch_mahajan #transport_workers_union #central_park_conservancy https://www.telemundo.com/noticias/noticias-telemundo/estados-unidos/carruaje-central-park-romanch-mahajan-rcna350929
