On Tuesday, a carriage horse in Manhattan collapsed and died on the way to its stable, according to a local union. Authorities learned of the incident around 2:30 p.m. after receiving a 911 call requesting assistance at the corner of West 51st Street and 11th Avenue in midtown.

This story contains details that may be disturbing to some viewers. MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A 15-year-old carriage horse collapsed and died in Hell’s Kitchen, Tuesday afternoon, according to police.

A carriage horse in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood collapsed and died Tuesday afternoon while the city continues to grapple with the controversial use of carriage horses on city streets.