Teenager dies after being thrown from horse-drawn carriage in Central Park

New York police department say teenager thrown to the ground when horse bolted away from its driver

A teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died, according to police.

The 18-year-old was riding in the horse-drawn carriage with three other passengers when the accident happened just before 3pm, according to the New York police department. At least two passengers were sent flying out of the careening cab.