WATCH: British Army horses run loose in central London; later caught by police

A group of military horses went astray in London, resulting in disorder on Wednesday (Apr 24). Reports indicated that up to five people had been injured, prompting British authorities to takethe assistance of the military and police in locating the animals.

Footage shared on social media showed a white horse, seeminglywounded, galloping alongside a black one.

According The Telegraph newspaper, these horses are from the Household Cavalry, a division of the British Army, and they broke free during a training session at Horse Guards Parade, a ceremonial venue in central London.

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The horses were spotted running on the road around Aldwych, with one of them looking like it had blood on it.

A taxi driver, parked outside the Clermont hotel on Buckingham Palace Road, had his car windows broken when a frightened horse hit the Mercedes people carrier.

Another horse collided with a parked double-decker tour bus, breaking the its windshield.

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Authorities at work

An army spokesperson cited by the Guardian said: “A number of military working horses became loose during routine exercise this morning. All of the horses have now been recovered and returned to camp. A number of personnel and horses have been injured and are receiving the appropriate medical attention.”

"We are aware of a number of horses that are currently loose in central London and are working with colleagues, including the Army, to locate them," London's Metropolitan Police said on X.

The London Ambulance Service received a call at 8:25 a.m. local time (0725 GMT) about someone being thrown from a horse on Buckingham Palace Road in central London, according to a spokesperson for the service.

Two horses were captured by officers from the City of London police. The force said on X: “At around 8.40am, we were called about horses that had became loose and were travelling through the City.

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“Our officers have contained two horses on the highway near Limehouse. An army horsebox collected the horses and transported them to veterinary care.”

(With inputs from agencies)