An 18-year-old Indian student, Romanch Mahajan, died in New York City’s Central Park after falling from a horse-drawn carriage. The accident occurred when the horse unexpectedly bolted, causing the carriage to become unstable. Mahajan reportedly jumped from the carriage in an attempt to protect his mother, sustaining a fatal head injury. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The tragedy has prompted renewed debate regarding the safety of horse-drawn carriages within the park, with advocates calling for their ban. Mahajan was a student and his death has been met with grief and calls for increased safety measures.