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El Chiringuito’s Alfredo Duro Injured in San Sebastián Encierro, Vows to Quit Bull Runs

He remains under observation in Madrid with stitches, fractured ribs and a mild concussion.

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Overview

  • Duro tripped against a barrier during the first encierro in San Sebastián de los Reyes and was run over by a buey before receiving on‑site medical care and ambulance transport.
  • He was moved from Hospital Reina Sofía to Hospital de La Paz for closer monitoring after multiple rib fractures, with one reported as pressing on a lung.
  • Medical updates and program reports said he received six stitches to the head and sustained a light concussion, and his condition was described as stable and not life‑threatening.
  • Speaking from the hospital, Duro said he felt “francamente bien,” detailed his injuries and indicated he could be discharged soon.
  • He announced he would stop taking part in tauromaquia, as El Chiringuito colleagues expressed relief and Josep Pedrerol cautioned, “No tenemos edad para estas cosas.”