Five Household Cavalry horses escaped their riders during a morning exercise in Whitehall, central London, on April 24, 2024. The loose horses caused chaos, running through streets in Victoria, Aldwych, and Tower Bridge, and injuring five people at three different locations. Two of the horses were reported to be contained as of 10:30 am, while the incident remained ongoing. Emergency services, including the ambulance service and police, responded to the scene.
Several Household Cavalry horses have escaped their handlers and are running loose in central London, causing significant disruption and injuries. The horses reportedly became spooked during their morning exercise on Horseguards Parade in Whitehall, and one of them collided with a black cab, while others were seen running amok on pavements. One witness reported seeing a soldier fall to the floor after being struck by a horse, while bystanders screamed in fear. The injured soldier is currently being treated under a blue tarpaulin tent on Buckingham Palace Road, which has been closed along with several other roads in the area. Two horses have been contained near Limehouse, but one remains at large and has been spotted as far away as Shadwell. The Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service are working together to locate the horses and provide medical assistance to any victims.
Chelsea’s dismal season has been compounded by a record-breaking defeat to Arsenal, with injuries further exacerbating their woes. Star man Cole Palmer was forced to miss the Emirates clash due to illness, while right-back Malo Gusto faces a spell on the sidelines after damaging a knee ligament. Left-back Ben Chilwell’s knee injury persists, casting doubt on his availability for May. Other notable absentees include Nkunku (hamstring), Sanchez (undisclosed injury), Colwill (toe), James (hamstring), Ugochukwu (hamstring), Lavia (thigh), and Fofana (ACL).
Despite the setbacks, Pochettino remains optimistic about Palmer’s swift return, potentially by April 27 against Aston Villa. However, the prognosis for Gusto and James remains uncertain. Chilwell’s return timeframe is estimated to be May, while Nkunku, Sanchez, Colwill, and Ugochukwu are also expected to miss significant time.
Kris Bryant’s stint with the Rockies has been plagued by injuries, with the latest setback being a lower-back strain. This has limited the team’s offensive production, as Elehuris Montero has struggled as the primary first baseman and the corner outfield has underperformed. On the pitching side, the Rockies are also dealing with injuries to Germán Márquez, Antonio Senzatela, and Kyle Freeland. However, there is some positive news as lefty reliever Lucas Gilbreath has started his rehab assignment in Triple-A.
A devastating fire in the Uriya Colony shanties near Bathinda’s defunct thermal plant has claimed the lives of two young children, aged six and four. The blaze, which erupted around 5:30 am on Tuesday, engulfed seven shanties, leaving several residents injured. Tragically, the delayed arrival of fire tenders due to a narrow bridge hindering access led to the heartbreaking loss of the children.
The Celtics enter Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Heat with a nearly clean bill of health, while the Heat continue to grapple with injuries. Luke Kornet is the sole player listed on Boston’s injury report with a calf strain, but coach Joe Mazzulla downplayed the severity of the injury. Jayson Tatum is cleared to play after a hard fall in Game 1. Miami, on the other hand, remains without Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier due to MCL injuries. The Celtics aim to extend their series lead to 2-0, while the Heat hope to steal a road game before heading back to Miami.
Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko will miss Game 2 against the Predators due to an undisclosed injury sustained in Game 1. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reports that the injury is new, but the timeline for Demko’s return is currently unknown.
Newcastle United’s Joe Willock and Lewis Miley will miss the remainder of the season due to injuries, manager Eddie Howe has confirmed. Willock has been struggling with an Achilles injury, while Miley has been hampered by a back problem.
A vacant home on Syracuse’s North Side caught fire early Tuesday morning, injuring one person who was taken to the hospital. Firefighters responded to the scene at 744 E. Laurel St. at 1:54 a.m. and found heavy smoke coming from the roof. A person who had been inside the home was found outside on the sidewalk with non-life-threatening burns.
Two military helicopters collided during a training session in northern Malaysia on Tuesday, injuring a person who was swimming in a pool when the aircraft crashed into the water. The helicopters were rehearsing for the 90th-anniversary celebration of the Royal Malaysian Navy when they crashed midair after departing from a naval base. One helicopter, carrying three crew members, crashed into a swimming pool in the naval base’s sports complex, injuring one person. The other helicopter, carrying seven people, crashed in an empty sports field. The victims were identified as seven men and three women, according to Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin. The 90th Naval Day celebration was originally scheduled for Sunday but has been canceled following the crash.
