Newly emerged footage reveals that on the same day five loose Household Cavalry horses ran wild in central London, a Life Guard was thrown to the ground and injured as the horses became spooked. The incident, captured on video at Horse Guards Parade near Buckingham Palace, shows a horse rearing and unseating its rider, prompting concerns from the crowd. The video also captures the commotion among the horses and crowd, as the rider is thrown to the ground and other horses become agitated. The Life Guard was attended to by paramedics and was able to get back on his feet, while the horses were eventually brought under control.
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Two military horses escaped their handlers during a routine exercise, causing chaos as they galloped through central London. The horses injured four people during three separate incidents, and one was seen covered in a blood-like substance. The horses were eventually recovered, and both horses and personnel were receiving medical attention.
Seven Household Cavalry horses escaped during an exercise in Belgravia, causing chaotic scenes and four separate incidents within 10 minutes. One horse collided with a taxi outside the Clermont Hotel, where driver Farez witnessed the incident and was shocked by the impact. The horse left large dents and shattered windows on the Mercedes taxi, and Farez believes it may have been the white horse that was seen bloodied. Two horses were spotted near Aldwych, one covered in blood, and another collided with a parked double-decker tour bus. An Army spokesperson confirmed that all horses have been recovered and returned to camp, while military personnel and horses received medical attention.
Seven military horses, one covered in blood, escaped their routine exercise on Horse Guards Parade near Buckingham Palace on Wednesday morning and bolted through central London, leaving four people in need of hospital treatment. The horses were spotted running through the City of London, miles from their starting point, causing damage to vehicles and injuring bystanders. A silver Mercedes van was struck by one of the horses, causing extensive damage and leaving two passengers injured. Witnesses reported seeing the horses running past cars and being pursued by an unmarked police car. The London Ambulance Service received three horse-related calls, including one on Buckingham Palace Road where a person was thrown from a horse. All the horses were eventually accounted for and returned to camp, with several personnel and horses receiving medical attention.
Two military horses have been contained by London police after running amok in the heart of the capital on Wednesday morning. Several other horses are still believed to be at large. The incident occurred near Aldwych, between London’s financial center and the West End entertainment hub. Police are collaborating with army personnel to recapture the remaining horses. Reports indicate that one taxi driver had his car window broken by a startled horse, and a double-decker tour bus suffered windscreen damage. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
Two loose horses were spotted running around central London, causing concern among residents and authorities. One of the horses was observed covered in blood, raising questions about its condition. The animals, wearing saddles and bridles, were seen galloping in the road near Aldwych. Police and the army collaborated to track down the horses, which were eventually located in Limehouse, east London, approximately 6 miles away from their initial sighting on Buckingham Palace Road.
Two army horses were seen galloping through central London during rush hour on Wednesday, dodging traffic and causing concern among passersby. The horses, both wearing saddles and bridles, were seen running along busy roads, with one horse appearing to be covered in blood. London’s Metropolitan Police and the City of London Police worked together to locate and contain the horses, with the help of the army. The Telegraph reported that up to five army horses had thrown their riders while being exercised, and at least one soldier was injured. The horses were eventually taken into custody and transported to veterinary care.
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.