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El Chiringuito’s Alfredo Duro Injured in San Sebastián de los Reyes Bull Run, Announces Exit From Tauromachy

He recorded a hospital video describing his injuries, signaling a likely quick discharge.

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Overview

  • Video from the first encierro shows Duro trip against the wooden barrier and fall before being run over by the herd.
  • On-site medical teams treated him immediately and transported him by ambulance to the hospital.
  • From hospital, Duro said he sustained several broken ribs, a mild concussion and a head wound requiring six stitches, adding he could be discharged on Tuesday.
  • Colleagues on El Chiringuito reported a fractured rib was pressing a lung and that he was moved to Hospital de La Paz for closer monitoring.
  • El Chiringuito shared the incident and well-wishes on social media as host Josep Pedrerol cautioned him on air: “No tenemos edad para estas cosas.”