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In what could easily be mistaken for scenes from a Netflix horror series, a group of four horses broke free during routine exercises Wednesday near Buckingham Palace and caused chaos as they galloped through London during morning rush hour.

Five people were injured after the service horses — one of which was covered in blood — ran riot through central London, smashing into cars, and buses and bringing parts of the capital to a standstill.

The horses were spooked by construction noise and tossed their riders, who were reportedly in serious condition after undergoing operations, a UK government official said.

It also wasn’t long before the connection between bloody white horses and King Charles’ ailing health was made.

A reference to the rider of the white horse?

Death of King Charles??

Several horses were found running loose in central London; one appears to be covered in blood.

A black and a white horse with blood smeared on its chest. 🙄 pic.twitter.com/FQdLNHii6h

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The Horses Trust has volunteered to rescue the injured pair, who are thought to have been “spooked by builders” while having their morning exercise, with the charity adding that they have “many retired military horses” residing at their sanctuary already.

Jessica Tallman, Director of Fundraising and Communications, told The Independent: “If the decision was made for them not to return to work, we would always welcome them into the care of our charity.

While a petition has now been created to retire the horses to a sanctuary following the incident, De Brauwere said that it is too early to say whether or not that will be necessary. He admitted: “I can understand that people would think maybe the horses would want to put their feet up and retire as they may be traumatised from it, but it’s really too early to tell.”

[source:independent&ap]