Following a turbulent incident during morning exercises in Central London, the Army and Emergency Services of London have reported that four individuals were hospitalized due to the actions of startled army horses. The horses broke loose and proceeded to sprint through the city streets during rush hour.
Various images and videos, which were circulated on social media platforms by British news organizations, depicted the spectacle of two horses dashing through congested roads, skillfully evading buses, taxis, and other vehicular traffic.
Both horses were equipped with saddles and bridles, and one of them was visibly stained in blood on its chest and forelegs.
London is home to several esteemed Army cavalry regiments, many of which house their stables within the city. As a result, the sight of horses around governmental facilities on Whitehall, Buckingham Palace, The Mall, and the adjacent Hyde Park is a common occurrence.
Receiving a distress call at 8:25 am (0725 GMT), the London Ambulance Service was alerted regarding an individual who had been thrown off a horse along Buckingham Palace Road.
As of now, there is no detailed information available about the injured individuals or the specific nature of their injuries.
Recounting the startling event, a Mercedes car driver mentioned that while waiting outside a hotel on Buckingham Palace Road, he experienced a sudden impact on his vehicle. Upon inspection, he noticed a group of three to four horses in close proximity, and observed an Army rider being thrown off and sustaining injuries.