Pune: Horse Escapes Racecourse, Hits Two-Wheeler Rider; Sustains Leg Injuries

Pune, 14th October 2026: A horse that ran out of racecourse and onto nearby roads on Tuesday morning triggered panic among residents out for morning walks and injured a two-wheeler rider after colliding with the vehicle, eyewitnesses said.

According to eyewitnesses, horse riders regularly bring horses to the racecourse for training. However, one horse escaped from the premises on Tuesday (October 13) morning and galloped along the roads near Bhairoba Nala Chowk and Fatima Nagar Chowk.

The horse’s handlers, including riding boys and other staff, chased it in an attempt to bring it under control. At Fatima Nagar Chowk, the horse collided with a two-wheeler, causing the rider to fall and sustain injuries.

The horse was eventually caught near a temple at a turn leading towards Jambhulkar Mala, an eyewitness said.

Veterinary officials and an ambulance arrived at the spot soon after the horse was brought under control. The animal had sustained injuries to its legs, which were bleeding, leaving blood on the road. It was given medical treatment before being transported in an ambulance.