British man injured during running of the bulls festival in Pamplona
An 86-year-old British man was among 57 people injured during the annual Sanfermines running of the bulls festival in Pamplona, Spain. While the event is a global tourist attraction, it frequently results in trampling and goring injuries for participants.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns and risks associated with traditional cultural festivals that involve dangerous interactions with animals.
The annual Sanfermines festival, in which people race through Pamplona ahead of six bulls, draws participants from all over the world. Photograph: Rubén Albarrán/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock The annual Sanfermines festival, in which people race through Pamplona ahead of six bulls, draws participants from all over the world. Photograph: Rubén Albarrán/Zuma Press Wire/Shutterstock Spain British man injured during running of the bulls festival in Pamplona 86-year-old from West Midlands taken to hospital after eight-day event in which 57 people were injured
Prefer the Guardian on Google An 86-year-old British man is among 57 people injured while taking part in the running of the bulls festival in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona.
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