Two gored in final, dangerous running of the bulls at San Fermin
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The final running of the bulls in Pamplona's San Fermin festival resulted in two gorings and over a dozen other injuries.
- The bulls, from the Jandilla ranch, were described as dangerous and caused several falls during the run.
- One runner was gored in the thigh and another in the chest, both reported to be in stable condition.
The final running of the bulls at Pamplona's San Fermin festival on Tuesday proved to be a tense and dangerous event, resulting in two runners being gored and more than a dozen others sustaining injuries.
The bulls, belonging to the Jandilla ranch, were noted for their speed and aggression. Several incidents of bulls falling and charging at participants occurred along the traditional route from the Santo Domingo corrals to the bullring.
The most perilous moments were observed in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, where one bull charged runners near the barriers. This same bull later knocked down and ran over a participant in the Calle de Mercaderes.
According to initial medical reports, one runner suffered a thigh wound, and another sustained a chest injury. Both were transported to the hospital and are reported to be in stable condition. The number of medical attentions and transfers increased throughout the event, with over ten individuals treated for various bruises and injuries.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.