British man injured during running of the bulls festival in Pamplona
Summary
An 86-year-old British man was injured during the final day of the running of the bulls festival in Pamplona, Spain. In total, 57 people were hurt during the event, including two Spanish men who were gored by bulls, but no serious life-threatening injuries were reported.Key Facts
- The injured British man is from Halesowen, West Midlands, and hurt his right hand, left elbow, and right eyebrow.
- He was taken to the hospital and is being checked by doctors but is not seriously hurt.
- The festival lasts eight days and attracts runners worldwide who race ahead of six bulls through narrow streets.
- Each race starts at 8 a.m. and covers about 849 meters from the bulls’ holding area to the city bullring.
- Two Spanish men were gored on the last day: one in the thigh and one in the chest; both are expected to recover.
- Though injuries happen often, 16 people have died at the event over the past 116 years.
- The last death was in 2009 when a 27-year-old man was fatally gored in the neck and lung.
- The festival is also known as Sanfermines, named after Saint Fermin, the co-patron saint of Navarra.
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