ROME: Fireworks set off without permission by a traffic policeman during a late-night rehearsal for Italy’s Republic Day parade startled dozens of horses, sending them bolting through the capital and injuring several riders, police said. The unexpected bangs shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Friday caused panic among the ceremonial horses, some of which had riders while others were being led by hand. Around 35 horses fled onto the busy Via Cristoforo Colombo, where some drivers videoed them as they galloped down the road.

Galoppata surreale dalle Terme di Caracalla dopo l’esplosione di fuochi d’artificio. Traffico in tilt

Le immagini condivise sui social raccontano la corsa degli animali lungo via Cristoforo Colombo e l'intervento dei militari per riportare la situazione sotto controllo alla…