Runaway Horses Stir Chaos in London Streets

Three runaway horses bolted through central London after one was spooked by a bus, causing chaos. Two horses tossed their riders, but no soldiers were injured. Another reminiscent scene occurred in April. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment was conducting a routine exercise at the time.


PTI | London | Updated: 01-07-2024 19:05 IST | Created: 01-07-2024 19:05 IST
Runaway Horses Stir Chaos in London Streets
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Three runaway horses stirred chaos in central London on Monday after one was spooked by a passing bus, according to the Army. The unsettling event unfolded as the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment conducted a routine exercise with six horses and five soldiers.

The Army confirmed that one horse sustained minor injuries but did not require further treatment, while none of the soldiers were harmed. This incident mirrored a previous episode in April, when five horses bolted, resulting in two serious injuries.

The episode began when a riderless horse got spooked, leading two other horses to throw off their riders and bolt. While one horse was caught shortly afterward, two others managed to run as far as Vauxhall Bridge, approximately 1.5 miles (2.5 km) away. None of the horses involved were part of the earlier April escape.

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