During Spain's San Fermin festival, one runner was gored in the face and twelve others were injured as six bulls charged through narrow streets packed with thrill-seekers in Pamplona. The incident occurred during Saturday's morning run, which lasted two-and-a-half minutes from the pen to the bull ring.
Key Takeaways
A runner was gored in the face during Spain's San Fermín festival as six bulls charged through crowded streets in Pamplona. Twelve others were injured and received medical treatment.
- Runner pierced by bull horn in the face
- Twelve others treated for injuries at University of Navarra Hospital
- Black bull broke away from pack, causing multiple collisions
- Incident occurred during fifth morning run of eight-day festival
- Last fatality at San Fermín was in 2009
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Run Distance | 1 Difference | Majority reports distance as 875 meters; Los Angeles Times and Sky News say 957 yards | ▼ |
| Injuries | Broad Agreement | 1 gored in face, 12 others injured | |
| Run Duration | Broad Agreement | 2.5 minutes from pen to bullring |
Bull Run Distance
▼Majority reports distance as 875 meters; Los Angeles Times and Sky News say 957 yards
Injuries
Broad Agreement1 gored in face, 12 others injured
Run Duration
Broad Agreement2.5 minutes from pen to bullring
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The University of Navarra Hospital reported that one runner was pierced by a horn in the face while twelve others needed medical treatment for various injuries. A black bull broke away from the pack early during the 875-meter (957-yard) run and plowed into a group of people, smacking one full in the side of the face with its horn.
The San Fermin festival is an eight-day event held annually in northern Spain. This year marks the 100th anniversary since Ernest Hemingway's novel “The Sun Also Rises”, which launched the festival to international fame. Saturday’s bull run was the fifth morning run of this year’s festival.
The last death at San Fermin's bull runs occurred in 2009, but gorings and broken bones are common due to a large number of novice bull runners and foreign tourists joining experienced locals. The event attracts thousands of people from around the world every year to take part in the famous encierros.
The six bulls and accompanying steers ran through crowds packed into narrow streets, knocking down bodies onto cobblestones and causing several pileups during their charge. Many runners appeared unaware when bulls were close behind them, with some being shoved out of the way rather than gored.
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