AN 86-year-old British man was taken to hospital after taking part in a world-famous bull run in northern Spain.
The pensioner, from the West Midlands, was the oldest person injured this year during Pamplona’s running of the bulls, The Sun reported.
He suffered serious wounds to his right hand, left eyebrow and left elbow, with doctors reportedly unsure how his condition will develop.
The man, who has not been named, was the second Brit to be injured during Pampona’s festival this year after a 24-year-old hurt his ankle on Saturday.
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William Mitchinson was reportedly knocked to the ground while dodging a charging bull – all while a Spanish runner nearby was gored in the face, according to reports.
The famous bull run traces its origins back hundreds of years, when cattle handlers hurried fighting bulls through Pamplona’s winding streets on their way to the arena.
These days, the tradition draws huge crowds from around the world, with spectators packing the route dressed in the festival’s trademark red neckerchiefs, many stained with wine or sangria from the celebrations.
Despite its popularity, however, the event carries significant risks.
Since official records began, 16 runners have lost their lives, with the most recent fatal accident occurring in 2009.
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