Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York
The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.
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"supports removing the carriages from the park."
— Zohran Mamdani , Politician
"These incidents are heartbreaking reminders that horse-drawn carriages are unsafe for both horses and people."
— Shahana Hanif , Politician
"Time and again, we are seeing both horses and people suffer the consequences of an industry that poses serious risks to public safety and animal welfare."
— Harvey Epstein , Politician
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The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.
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