Horse carriage overturns after collision in Central Park

A horse carriage overturned after colliding with another carriage in Central Park on Monday, injuring the driver.

The collision occurred near the entrance to the park at Seventh Avenue and 59th Street. According to authorities, a spooked horse caused the crash that resulted in the carriage overturning.

The driver of the affected carriage sustained injuries in the incident. Emergency responders attended to the scene following the accident.

The collision involved two horse-drawn carriages operating in the park. One horse became spooked, leading to the impact between the vehicles and the subsequent overturn of one carriage.

Horse-drawn carriages operate as a tourist attraction in Central Park, ferrying visitors through the park's pathways and roads. The incident occurred at a location near the main southern entrance to the park, where carriage traffic is common.

Authorities did not immediately release additional details regarding the extent of the driver's injuries or the circumstances that caused the horse to become spooked. The investigation into the collision was ongoing.