Escaped Horses in Critical State Amid London Chaos, Confirms Official

Two Household Cavalry horses that escaped and ran through the streets of London are currently in a "serious condition," as reported by a British government minister.

According to the British Army, during an exercise on Wednesday morning, six soldiers and seven horses were involved. The horses were startled when some concrete fell off a conveyor belt from nearby construction work and landed on the ground.

The army provided an update on Thursday, stating that five horses attempted to run away and four of them successfully escaped. Fortunately, only three soldiers were injured in the incident, but they are expected to make a full recovery and return to their duties.

UK defense procurement minister James Cartlidge shared that out of the five horses, three have been safely returned to the army. Sadly, two of them are in a serious condition and will require close monitoring for their recovery. This information was disclosed during an interview with local radio station LBC on Thursday.

Nick Ferrari, the host, inquired about the well-being of the pair and whether they would recover. Cartlidge, in response, mentioned that he couldn't say for sure but noted that the animals were in critical condition.

Cartlidge further highlighted that such incidents are rare, emphasizing that the army has horses out for training in London on a daily basis.

The two horses are said to be in a "serious condition."

The two horses are said to be in a "serious condition."

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The minister had separately told Sky News that the two horses are called Vida and Quaker.

The British Army announced on X Thursday that two injured horses underwent surgery last night, while one was moved to an equine hospital.

They emphasized that their horses are given top-notch care, and the ones that did not need surgery are anticipated to be back on duty soon.

“We want to thank everyone who has shown such kindness and concern towards our soldiers and horses. We will provide more updates soon,” added the post.

Footage emerged on social media on Wednesday of the horses running through central London.

Footage emerged on social media on Wednesday of the horses running through central London.

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A shocking video surfaced on social media showing two horses, one of them appearing to be covered in blood, running through Aldwych in central London.

Reported by Britain's PA Media news agency, the horses caused chaos as they ran through the area. A Mercedes taxi parked outside the Clermont Hotel on Buckingham Palace Road had its windows smashed by the frightened horses. Additionally, one of the horses even shattered the windscreen of a double-decker tour bus.

The Household Cavalry acts as the King’s official bodyguard and take part in ceremonial duties. It is based at Hyde Park barracks, a short distance from Buckingham Palace.

Editor's P/S:

The incident involving the escaped Household Cavalry horses in London is a sobering reminder of the risks involved in training and handling these majestic animals. The news that two of the horses are in serious condition is deeply concerning, and our thoughts and prayers are with them and their caregivers. It is encouraging to know that the army is providing top-notch care and that the horses that did not require surgery are expected to return to duty soon.

This incident highlights the importance of ensuring the safety of both the horses and the public during training exercises. The army has a long history of working with horses, and they take their responsibilities seriously. However, accidents can happen, and it is crucial to learn from this incident and take steps to prevent similar occurrences in the future. We commend the army for their transparency and for keeping the public informed about the condition of the horses. We wish the injured horses a speedy and full recovery and hope that they will be able to return to their duties soon.