Horses were on the loose in London

5 days ago

There were free-roaming equines in the city of London.

Unaccompanied equines from the prestigious Household Cavalry went on an unhindered sprint in the heart of London yesterday morning, persevering for numerous miles.

Today in London during rush hour, NPR's Lauren Frayer reported a scene that included black cabs, double-decker red buses, and a surprise cavalry charge.

During busy hours in London, the noise level is typically similar to this.

(HEARING THE SOUND OF CAR HORNS BLARING) The sound of car horns blaring can be heard in the background.

Automated announcement: Kindly be aware of the space between the train and the platform.

FRAYER: However, earlier today, the sound appeared different.

You can hear the sound of a horse galloping.

A group of riderless horses from the royal Household Cavalry were seen galloping through central London, causing surprise for commuters at Victoria Station and continuing on for a while. A taxi driver named Sean shared with the BBC that he witnessed an elegant, white horse that appeared to have some injuries.

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Sean saw a Mercedes car parked outside the Grosvenor hotel with severe damage on its side. The car was also covered in blood, and all the windows were shattered. Sean assumed that the white horse may have collided with the car, causing the damage. The horse might have run into the car and driven around it.

Rephrased: A double-decker red bus was involved in a collision with one of the well-known horses causing damage to its windshield. The horses involved in the accident were popular worldwide.

Frayer: The troop consisting of the Household Cavalry is easily recognizable by the people as they are the ones who guard Buckingham Palace and partake in royal ceremonies such as weddings and coronations. These magnificent horses are housed in the stables situated in Hyde Park. On this particular day, they were undergoing military training in preparation for the parade when...

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On a peaceful street in Belgravia, a few horses got frightened due to some building activities. This occurrence was witnessed by Matthew Woodward.

Lieutenant Colonel Matt Woodward, who leads the cavalry, reported that soldiers were thrown off their horses which then ran off uncontrollably causing several injuries. Bystanders attempted to soothe the animals by petting them.

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WOODWARD: We appreciate the public's efforts to refrain from creating loud noises near our horses.

Frayer reported that the horses have arrived back to their stable and are currently receiving medical attention from veterinarians. This update was shared by Lauren Frayer of NPR News in London.

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