Two horses filmed running through streets of London as one is covered in blood

Two horses have been filmed running through the streets of London as witnesses say one is ‘covered in blood’.

Videos have been circulating on X this morning (24 April) as people in the capital city saw the animals running ‘loose’ along the roads, with Buckingham Palace Road now closed and a cordon in place.

It’s reported that two were spotted in Aldwych, in central London, as well as nearby Tower Bridge - which is about 45 minutes on foot - as users call it ‘crazy sh*t’.

From witnesses’ videos, there may be up to five horses running with one apparently stopped by Victoria Station.

Another video also shows an absolutely wild scene as one white horse seems to be covered in a red substance, as some speculate it is ‘blood’.

Although, others have commented saying it looks more like paint.

The Telegraph reports that ‘five escaped Household Cavalry horses have run loose’. It is said that they were exercising and threw off their riders.

Westminster Police have said in a statement: “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.”

The London Ambulance Service issued a statement: “We were called at 8:25am today (April 24) to reports of a person being thrown from a horse on Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W.

“We sent resources to the scene including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car, and an incident response officer.

“Our first paramedic was on the scene in five minutes.

“The incident is still ongoing and we are working with our emergency services partners.”

It is said at least one soldier has been injured after a ‘spooked horse’ hit several vehicles, including a tour bus.

As this story is developing, details are yet to be clarified but it's been said a black horse was seen metres away as a soldier lay in the street receiving treatment.

A Mercedes-Benz people carrier was also reported as suffering severe damage to its side, with two of the back windows smashed.

The running wild horses are wearing saddles and bridles in the videos as one showed a black 4x4 with blue lights following them.

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10.09AM - A tour bus company said one of the horses ran into the side of their vehicle, but no one was injured.

A Big Tours Spokesperson said: "We confirm that one of our stationary buses sustained damage this morning during an incident involving horses from the Household Cavalry. One of the horses ran into the front of our parked vehicle.

“Fortunately, none of our team members were injured. Our primary concern lies with the welfare of the riders and animals involved in the incident.

“We are currently coordinating closely with Emergency Services to assist in any way possible. At this stage, we have no further comments to provide.”

10.16AM - Two of the horses have now been contained.

A City of London spokesperson said: "At around 8.40am, we were called about horses that had became loose and were travelling through the City.

"Our officers have contained two horses on the Highway near Limehouse.

"We’re waiting for an Army horse box to collect the horses and transport them to veterinary care."

10.30AM - Police confirm all of the horses have been caught.

Westminster Police said in a statement: "We're pleased to confirm that all of the horses have been accounted for. We are continuing to liaise with the Army."

Five people are reported to have been injured at separate locations.

10.48AM - The Army offers an explanation.

A spokesperson told the Telegraph: “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.”

10.54AM - Taxi driver recalls terrifying moment one of the horses smashed into his vehicle

Cab driver Faraz told LBC: "I was just sitting in the car with my passenger. I didn't see the horse hit but car but then I just felt a smash...it was a shock.

"I was OK but the car was damaged. They stopped all the traffic."

11.30AM - London Ambulance Service confirms four people taken to hospital

The London Ambulance Service told the Telegraph they received a call at 8.25am about a person being thrown from a horse on Buckingham Palace Road. They were taken to hospital.

Then at 8.27am, they received another call about two people injured by horses at Belgrave Square, and they were also taken to hospital.

Finally, a third call was made at 8.35am. A fourth person was found injured on the junction between Chancery Lane and Fleet Street and taken to hospital.

11.40am - Potential explanation for why the horses were loose revealed

The BBC reports that noise from builders in Belgravia might have caused horses from the Household Cavalry to spook and unseat their riders.

Users commented on the videos fearing for the horses, believing something must have really 'spooked' them.

One wrote: "Poor things I tried to stop them on the strand but there were in full flight mode."

Other images show a smashed front of a Big Bus Tours, bus which witnesses say a horse crashed into. The company confirmed to The Telegraph that a horse ran into one of its parked buses and said none of its staff were injured.

Many users say the horses have 'ran past' them, as plenty say it 'looks like paint' rather than blood but this is yet to be confirmed.

Plenty posted to X: "Hope they're caught and safe soon," as another said it's 'terrifying' and the horses must be 'terrified'.

LADbible has contacted Big Bus Tours and The Household Division for comment.