Two British Tourists Injured During Pamplona Bull Run in Spain
- An 86-year-old man from Halesowen, West Midlands, was hospitalized after being gored by a bull during the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, on July 20, 2026.
- The 86-year-old participant from the West Midlands was rushed to a hospital for treatment following the goring incident.
- A second British citizen was also involved in the chaos of the run.
An 86-year-old man from Halesowen, West Midlands, was hospitalized after being gored by a bull during the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, on July 20, 2026. According to reporting by the Mirror, the man sustained injuries to his face, hand, and elbow, while another British national was knocked to the ground during the same event.
Injuries to British Nationals in Pamplona
The 86-year-old participant from the West Midlands was rushed to a hospital for treatment following the goring incident. The Mirror reports that the injuries were concentrated on his elbow, face, and hand. This event occurred during the annual running of the bulls, a central tradition of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona.
A second British citizen was also involved in the chaos of the run. The Mirror reports that this individual was knocked to the ground, though the report does not specify the severity of any resulting injuries for the second person.
San Fermin Festival and Public Safety
The San Fermin festival is an annual event in Pamplona, Spain, known globally for the encierro, or running of the bulls. Participants run alongside bulls through the city streets toward the bullring. Because of the inherent risks of the activity, local hospitals in Pamplona typically prepare for a surge in trauma cases involving goring and crush injuries every July.
The incident involving the Halesowen resident highlights the participation of older adults in the event, despite the physical demands and dangers associated with the run.