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San Fermín Festival: Injuries in Second Bull Run in Pamplona

San Fermín Festival: Injuries in Second Bull Run in Pamplona

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The second bull run of the San Fermín festival in Pamplona resulted in several injuries, including one serious case.
  • Emergency services treated six people, with one man suffering a severe goring and others sustaining bruises and contusions.
  • The festival, famous for its daily bullfights and running of the bulls, continues despite the risks.

Pamplona's San Fermín festival saw its second bull run on Friday, with emergency services reporting six people injured. One participant suffered a serious goring, while others sustained less severe injuries such as bruises and contusions.

The incident occurred during the early morning run through the narrow streets of the old town. The second day of the festival, which is internationally renowned for its daily 'running of the bulls' events, has once again highlighted the inherent dangers associated with the tradition.

Six people were treated by emergency services.

— Emergency Services SpokespersonA spokesperson for the emergency services confirmed the number of individuals who required medical attention following the bull run.

Emergency medical teams were on hand to provide immediate assistance to those injured. The man who was gored received prompt medical attention, and his condition is being monitored. The other injuries were treated on-site or at local medical facilities.

The San Fermín festival, which runs for a week, attracts thousands of visitors to Pamplona each year. While it is a major cultural event and tourist attraction, it also carries significant risks, with injuries and fatalities occurring periodically during the bull runs.

One person suffered a goring.

— Emergency Services SpokespersonThe spokesperson detailed the severity of the injuries, noting that one participant sustained a direct injury from a bull's horn.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.