In pictures: Cavalry horses run lose causing havoc in London

Seven scared horses ran around London on a busy Wednesday morning, causing damage to vehicles and injuries to riders and pedestrians and hurting themselves.

According to what the Household Cavalry told the BBC, the horses were out during a routine exercise in preparation for King Charles' birthday parade.

During the exercise, an intense noise from falling building materials at a nearby construction site spooked the animals, and they set out for the streets.

The horses ran around the Victoria train station. According to the BBC, it is one of the busiest in London, near business and tourist centers.

Local outlets mentioned that during the havoc, the horses injured four riders and a pedestrian, believed to be a cyclist, who ended up in the hospital.

Authorities recovered most horses near Buckingham Palace, where the issue started. However, two of the seven horses ran out of reach and suffered the most damage.

The two horses ran to the east through central London. According to the BBC's recount, they passed the Tower Bridge, and authorities recovered them near Limehouse Link. They raced for five miles.

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One of the horses, the white one, named Vida, concerned citizens as it ran through the streets covered in blood, as shown in the picture.

The emergency services recovered the horses with the help of citizens who were witnessing the horses crashing against taxis or buses.

According to the BBC, Minister James Cartlidge said the incident was "exceptional." He explained that more than 150 horses perform exercises in London daily.

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Vida and the other runaway horse, Quaker, were in serious condition and had to undergo surgery, the BBC said. One of them was transferred to an equine hospital.

A spokesman for the Army said they are still unsure whether the horses will be able to return to their duties in the cavalry.