Bull Injures Over 20 at Easter Festival in Spain

During Spain's traditional Easter festival, Toro del Aleluya, in Arcos de la Frontera, a half-tonne bull named Infinito broke through a safety barrier and rampaged into a crowd, injuring over 20 spectators, including children who were at the front for a better view. Video footage captured the chaotic scene as people were tossed and trampled, with three requiring medical attention for crush injuries and goring, including a 60-year-old woman. Mayor Miguel Rodriguez asserted that safety measures had met standards, but acknowledged that unforeseen events can occur despite precautions, and additional reinforcements were made to the fencing after the incident. The festival, which releases four bulls into the town's streets and returns them to their farms, is intended to symbolize Christ's mercy. The event has reignited concerns about public safety and animal distress during bull-running festivals in Spain, which have a history of serious injuries and fatalities. Authorities emphasized that, while rare, such accidents highlight the risks inherent in these traditional spectacles.