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Central Park Carriage Tragedy
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A tragic accident in Central Park claims the life of an 18-year-old passenger after a horse-drawn carriage veered off course — a fatal mishap that’s reigniting the debate over whether these historic rides should continue. The horse, only recently hired, bolted as the driver stepped away to take photos — a move union reps say is dangerously against protocol. With another horse collapsing and dying just days prior, critics are demanding urgent action, while the Conservancy calls for a ban, citing mounting risks to both animals and humans. This heartbreaking event casts a long shadow over a tradition that’s been part of the park for over a century.
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