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.
Two of the five horses that escaped their riders and ran loose in central London on Wednesday morning are in a serious condition. The incident, which occurred on the busy streets of Mayfair, saw the horses gallop through traffic, colliding with a number of vehicles and pedestrians. The remaining three horses were uninjured and have been returned to their barracks. Defense Minister James Cartlidge expressed concern over the injured animals, stating that they are being closely monitored. The cause of the incident is still under investigation, but it is believed that the horses may have been spooked by a loud noise or sudden movement.
