The commander of the Alcochete Volunteer Firefighters explained that the incidents occurred in three different locations: on the Tejo promenade (near the wall), on José André dos Santos street, and on 05 de Outubro Avenue.
The injured have already been transported to the hospital, with one being taken to São José in Lisbon.
In the first incident, Paulo Vieira explained, the bull, which was being led by campinos and flanked by steers, became separated and struck a woman near the wall, causing her to fall from a height of five meters.
At that moment, two other individuals threw themselves from the wall to escape the bull.
This situation occurred during the entry of the bulls into the town, a parade accompanied by campinos and steers.
Paulo Vieira added that in another area, on José André dos Santos street, where the headquarters of Aposento do Barrete Verde de Alcochete is located and where traditional runs take place, a man was also struck.
During a run happening simultaneously in the area between the Main Church of Alcochete and the Bullring (on 05 de Outubro Avenue), another incident was recorded, injuring one individual.
The festivities began on Friday and continue until August 13. Besides today’s incident, there have been other encounters, though without serious injuries, he noted.
On this second day of festivities, the bulls were scheduled to enter town at 19:00, followed by the runs at 21:00. After these events conclude, and the animals are gathered, various musical performances and the traditional grilled sardine night take place in the streets of Alcochete.
Bull runs are also scheduled for 04:00 on José André dos Santos street and 05 de Outubro Avenue.
