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Military horses unseated their riders and bolted through the streets of London on Wednesday morning, injuring as many as five people and damaging a number of vehicles.

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Five people have been injured after military horses unseated their riders and bolted through the streets of London on Wednesday morning.

Speaking to the BBC, the British Army stated that a total of five runaway horses from the Household Cavalry unit unseated four soldiers. One soldier was responsible for two horses, it added.

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Speaking to the BBC, the British Army said that there was a total of five runaway horses from the Household Cavalry unit and that four soldiers were unseated. One soldier was responsible for two horses, it was added.

Speaking to the BBC, the British Army stated that a total of five runaway horses from the Household Cavalry unit unseated a total of four soldiers.

After escaping in west London at just after 8 am local time, horses injured bystanders in a number of locations across the British capital. One of the horses was spotted in Shadwell, in east London, as far as 3.3 miles (5.3 km) away.

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After escaping in West London at just after 8AM local time, horses injured bystanders in a number of locations across the UK capital. One of the horses was spotted in Shadwell, in east London, as far as 3.3 miles (5.3km) away.

Meanwhile, it's believed a total of two vehicles were damaged. One taxi driver had the windows of his Mercedes people-carrier smashed, as well as its rear panels damaged. The windscreen of a parked double-decker bus was also smashed after a collision. One of the horses could be seen covered in blood in some of the images.

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In a statement just before 11 am local time, a British Army spokesperson 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."

The British Army have announced that three soldiers were being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, describing the event as "extremely rare." It has also been confirmed that all horses were now safe and receiving veterinary care where appropriate.

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"A number of personnel and horses have been injured and are receiving the appropriate medical attention," the statement added.

This was a tragic incident after military horses got spooked during a routine exercise. Thankfully, all the horses have now been recovered and all those who were injured are receiving treatment.

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This was a deeply embarrassing episode for the British Military. The elite horses were reportedly startled by builders and went on to cause absolute mayhem in the streets of London.

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Although many have made light of London's runaway horses, likening the event to an apocalyptic omen, the reality is that horses forced to wear decorated outfits and trot along London's heaving capital is nothing short of animal abuse and was always bound to go wrong.

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While an investigation occur to work out how the Houseland Cavalry allowed this event to occur, this freak incident should by no means be used to call for the end of a famous British tradition. Integral to state ceremonies while holding a unique power to draw tourists to the UK capital, one rare case of chaos should not mean the end to a foundation of the country's culture.

UK: Four Injured After Military Horses Bolt in London

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