Fiaker Horse Collapsed at Vienna's Heldenplatz and Got Stuck: Fire Brigade Operation

An accident involving a carriage horse occurred last Saturday at Vienna's Heldenplatz. According to the Association Against Animal Factories (VGT), a horse remained motionless on the ground after a fall and could no longer free itself under its own power.

Carriage horse had to be cut out of harness

Emergency services were alerted by passersby. According to the Vienna Fire Department, the animal had become wedged in the shaft during the incident. It was only able to stand up again after being cut out of the harness. The carriage was damaged and transported away with a trailer.

Second horse recaptured

The second horse of the team had to be captured and calmed by the fire department. According to VGT, it was initially unknown how the fallen animal was doing and whether medical treatment had been provided. Videos available to the organization show horses appearing agitated and stressed.

VGT once again calls for end of carriage operation in Vienna

VGT Deputy Chairman Georg Prinz commented on the incident: "Especially in the pre-Christmas period, increased carriage activity and thus also the risk of accidents is to be expected. The incident over the weekend clearly shows once again: A big city is no place for horses! Therefore, the carriage operation in the city should be discontinued."

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