Shocking footage shows the moment a woman was fatally gored by a bull during a traditional festival in Spain.
The 64-year-old became trapped outside the safety barriers as the animals charged through the narrow streets of Aýna, Albacete.
The video, which was shared on X, shows the woman wearing a red backpack and running in the opposite direction to the herd, as reported by Need To Know.
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One bull then appears to break away and charge towards her before forcing her against a wall.
The victim was treated by medics but died while being taken to a helipad, according to Spanish reports.
The tragedy happened in an area of the route known as Las Cuevas during the first bull run of the town’s patron saint celebrations.
Emergency services in Castilla-La Mancha received the alert at 10:55 am on Saturday (5 Sep), as reported by 20 Minutos.
A medical helicopter was activated, while healthcare workers, the Guardia Civil and safety staff assigned to the event were already present.
The woman suffered serious injuries and underwent emergency treatment before being moved towards the helipad.
However, she died before she could be airlifted.
A man aged approximately 60 was also gored in the arm at a different part of the route.
Aýna mayor Juan Ángel Martínez said the woman was from Catalonia and had been visiting the area with relatives.
He told Cadena SER: “In one part of the route, in Las Cuevas, the woman remained still by the barrier and when she started to run, one of the bulls charged her.”
The victim’s identity has not been released publicly.
Aýna, which has a population of fewer than 600 people, was holding its annual celebrations in honour of its patron, Our Lady of the Heights.
The festivities traditionally run until 8 September, when a large mass and procession are held through the town’s main streets.
Bull runs have long formed part of the celebrations and have previously been described by the provincial council as being embedded in the area’s cultural identity.
All celebrations planned for Saturday were suspended as a mark of respect following the woman’s death, local publication El Digital de Albacete reported.
Bull runs and other bull-related festivals remain controversial in Spain because of the risks posed to people and concerns about animal welfare.
Supporters regard them as an important part of local history and identity, while campaigners argue that animals should not be used for entertainment.
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