Three men gored at San Fermin bull run in Pamplona

THREE men have been gored during the first running of the bulls in this year’s San Fermin festival.

A 46-year-old Spanish man was undergoing surgery on Friday for serious injuries to his head and leg after he was tossed in the air by a bull.

Hospital officials said two Americans, aged 29 and 35, had also been gored – one in the scrotum and the other in the abdomen – but their injuries were not serious.

More people were treated at the event for bruises and other minor injuries. The 850-metre course was completed in just under three minutes with hundreds taking part.