Video: Blood-covered horses run through the streets in central London. Photo and video: Reproduction Twitter @jhopwv
In a shocking incident in central London, five horses from the Household Cavalry were seen running uncontrollably through the streets, after throwing off their riders.
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One of the soldiers was injured in the fall. Images captured by passersby show at least one of the animals covered in blood, adding to the seriousness of the situation.
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Witnesses reported seeing a pair of the horses in apparent panic, crossing the busy city center. These would be two of the five animals that escaped from the stables of the Household Cavalry, an elite unit responsible for the ceremonial guard of the British sovereign.
Westminster police quickly issued a statement about the incident: “We are aware of several horses that are currently loose in central London. We are working together with colleagues, including the Army, to locate them and ensure their safety.”
Authorities confirmed that a man was injured during the incident and is already receiving the necessary medical care. Efforts to capture and calm the horses continue, while the local community and tourists were caught off guard by the unexpected scene.
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