Two out of five Household Cavalry horses that bolted through central London on Wednesday are in a serious condition, according to Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge. The horses, named Quaker and Vida, were spooked by crashing building materials near Buckingham Palace and rampaged for six miles, smashing into cars, a taxi, and a bus. Three soldiers and a fourth person were injured during the incident.
Five Cavalry horses were involved in a six-mile rampage in London, injuring four people. Two of the horses, Vida and Quaker, are in serious condition, while the other three are fine. The incident is described as exceptional, with over 150 horses regularly exercising in the capital. The army is monitoring the condition of the injured horses and emphasizes that such incidents are rare.
Seven loose cavalry horses were spotted running through central London, with one appearing to be injured. Witnesses reported seeing the animals careering down roads near Aldwych, while videos and pictures of the incident were shared on social media. A soldier was reported injured and was seen lying in the street outside the Clermont Hotel. A police spokesman confirmed that they were working with the Army to locate the horses.
