Animal rights activists have succeeded in obtaining a ban on horse-drawn carriages in Rome's historic centre following several traffic accidents.The 44 horse-drawn carriages will be confined to parks during the week, under plans drawn up by the city, and allowed in the centre only at weekends.
They will be replaced on weekdays by electrically-powered vintage cars.
Last year, a horse had to be put down after being hit by a truck and breaking its leg on a street near the Colosseum. Miss Collins attended the horse's funeral.
