Man injured in bullfight dies in Spain

An employee of the bullring in Fuenlabrada, on the outskirts of Madrid, died after being covered in blood during an event this Saturday (17). Images posted on social media show the animal heading towards the street where the 55-year-old man was.

According to El Mundo’s website, the employee was taken to a local hospital in serious condition, but he did not survive. The incident occurred during the Grand Trimmers Competition. Kurban worked at the Fuenlabrada Municipal Sports Council.

In the statement made by the local government, it was stated that it was decided to suspend the festivities planned for the rest of the weekend and two days of official mourning were declared.