Military horses bolt through London streets again
In scenes that appear to be similar to an instance in April, five soldiers were conducting a routine exercise with six horses from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, when the lead horse was spooked by a London bus.
Along with the lead horse, which was being led rather than ridden at the time, two riders were thrown from their horses as the animals ran free through the capital’s streets.
“We can confirm that whilst exercising this morning, three horses from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment became loose from their riders. They were swiftly and safely recovered,” an Army spokesperson told CNN in a statement.
“One horse received minor injuries, but no further treatment is required and there were no injuries to the soldiers involved,” the statement added.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
The incident received global attention, with news outlets across the UK and the world reporting on the unexpected event. During the trip to promote Britain's military strength, the Princess of Wales was unaware that this unexpected incident took place in the heart of London's bustling UK streets.
