Tragic Loss Sparks Debate Over Central Park Carriages

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A young tourist died after jumping from a runaway horse carriage. This sad event increased calls to stop the rides in Central Park.

Romanch Mahajan, 18, was the first person to die in 150 years. But this was the eighth horse incident in the park in 13 months.

Animal groups and the park now say carriages should stop. They worry about horse safety and many accidents in the park.

Carriage owners are sad about the death but deny neglect. They want stronger safety rules, not a full ban on the rides.

New York City leaders now want to end horse carriages. They plan new laws to help drivers find other jobs.

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What happened to the young tourist?

The young tourist died after jumping from a runaway horse carriage.

How many horse incidents have happened in the park in the last 13 months?

There have been eight horse incidents in the park in the last 13 months.

What do carriage owners want after the death?

Carriage owners want stronger safety rules, not a full ban on the rides.

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