Horse drops dead at Peachtree and Ellis streets

A horse died near the Ritz-Carlton hotel in downtown Atlanta Thursday night.

The animal fell on the street at Peachtree and Ellis streets Thursday evening, Atlanta police said.

The horse was not struck by a vehicle, police said.

“It appears to be a natural horse death,” said Otis Redmond, Atlanta Police spokesman.

More details were not immediately available.

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