An 18-year-old male died Wednesday afternoon after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park.
The incident was partially captured on video, showing the horse suddenly dashing away, causing the carriage to jump a sidewalk and the teen to topple to the ground.
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Police sources said the horse became startled by something and raced off. The victim was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Detectives are investigating the incident. The NYPD has not released further details about what may have spooked the horse.
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This tragedy follows another recent incident in Central Park, where a carriage horse collapsed and died after eating a toxic plant.
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