Runaway horses race through central London | BBC News

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Published 2024-04-24
Four people have been taken to hospital after five runaway horses of the Household Cavalry threw off their riders and raced through London.

The horses, one of which was covered in blood, caused chaos as they roamed the city centre and collided with vehicles, including a double-decker bus and taxi.

They initially became spooked by loud construction during a routine military exercise in Belgravia, the Army said.

Officers said the horses had been recovered and returned to camp.

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All Comments (21)
  • @jordyb57
    The horses are freaking gorgeous
  • @chrismckee5569
    Broke my heart to see that grey seeming so badly hurt. As a long time horse mum, it was horrible to see these beautiful souls so terrified and horrifically injured.
  • @Jamiejamjar
    This lady gave really good information. I'm so proud of the public for calming that horse. Also, so pleased that they had vets nearby. Glad all human were okay too.
  • @carl9976
    Beautiful animals hope they’re not too badly hurt.
  • That beautiful white horse covered with his/her own blood was heart-wrenching. I hope the gorgeous black horse is alright. That includes the humans who got in their way! Peace & love from Kathleen in California, USA
  • @jeanday9747
    Horses natural instinct is flight once panicked. Hopefully they'll recover from their injuries.
  • @Raevnard
    My heart just shattered seeing the stream of blood down the white one in those photos, and seeing how both were clearly frightened. 😢 Must have been so scary being in the middle of a huge city like London with nothing or no one to guide you. Glad they’re ok though and getting treated!
  • @maxi7823
    The poor white horse, looks very injured, I hope both horses are being well cared for.😢
  • @MTknitter22
    These horses were terrified. Poor things - they need lots of recovery in a huge pasture not living on cement.
  • I hope the horses get all the attention they need for a full recovery...❤
  • @shelleylyme6402
    That lady Jeanette was a very good guest - plainly an expert of experience and gave us the information without any personal grandstanding or showing-off! A very nice lady! 🤗
  • @joermnyc
    Many years ago in Coney Island a police horse was spooked by a revving motorcycle. The mounted officer warned everyone to step back and held on for dear life while maneuvering the horse over to another police horse that was calm, and his horse calmed down almost immediately.
  • @bibit3856
    Awww….I’m so sad for the horses 😢😢 Please show them to us…let us know they are ok
  • @manichairdo9265
    Update. Two horses receiving intensive verinary care. One has been moved to another hospital for further treatment. Vida. White. Quaker. Black. Horses - Trojan and Tennyson also ran amok.
  • @davidhall5838
    Shows how powerful horses are, and how strong they are if they want to be
  • @manzero134gd
    They look so magnificent. I hope they are okay!