Shocking footage from a funeral procession in Clondalkin, Ireland, captured the moment a horse and cart broke free, ran through a red light, and crashed head-first into a car. The incident left the horse injured with a deep cut on its head, and the chaotic scene involved horses galloping along footpaths and vehicles weaving through traffic, putting public safety at risk. The distressing event has sparked calls for an investigation by the animal rescue charity My Lovely Horse Animal Rescue, which condemned the situation as “lawlessness and cruelty.”

The charity is urging authorities to establish a Garda-led Animal Welfare Crime Unit, increase funding for animal rescues, and implement modern, enforceable laws to protect both animals and the public. They highlighted the lack of regulation, insurance, and roadworthiness for such processions, emphasizing the danger posed to pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. The organization is also encouraging the public to report animal cruelty and support their petition demanding urgent action to prevent similar incidents in the future.