A runner sustained a goring injury to the face during a chaotic bull run at Spain’s San Fermin festival on Saturday.

The incident was part of a series of events that saw 12 other individuals receive medical treatment for various knocks, as reported by the University of Navarra Hospital.

This development highlights the inherent risks associated with the traditional San Fermin bull runs, where participants navigate narrow streets alongside charging bulls.

The six bulls and accompanying steers moved through crowds of thrill-seekers in Pamplona, leading to multiple runners being knocked to the cobblestones and several pileups during the approximately two-and-a-half-minute run.

A black bull reportedly broke away from the main group early in the 875-meter course, impacting a group of people, with one individual being struck in the face by a horn.

It was not explicitly confirmed if this was the exact moment of the goring.

This event marked the fifth morning run of the eight-day festival in northern Spain.

The San Fermin festival has gained international recognition, partly due to Ernest Hemingway’s novel “The Sun Also Rises,” which was published 100 years ago.

While the last fatality at the San Fermin bull runs occurred in 2009, gorings and broken bones remain common occurrences.

This is often attributed to the significant number of novice runners and foreign tourists who participate alongside more experienced local individuals.