A 24-year-old man died on Sunday afternoon after an incident at the Bous al Carrer festival in Vallada. The city council has declared an official day of mourning and, in coordination with the festival commission, decided to suspend the bullfight night and the morning heifers that were scheduled for today.
The parliament also expressed its sorrow, planning a minute of silence at 12 noon to honor the victim and to convey solidarity to the family and friends, as stated in a message of condolences issued in advance. This loss has sent a heavy wave of sadness through the community, with residents and officials alike recognizing the impact of this event on the entire festival program.
Across the weekend, Vallada has been hosting a wide array of events related to Bous al Carrer. On Saturday night, a young man experienced a medical incident during the festival’s bou embolat segment. While the incident did not appear to be life-threatening at first, organizers and local responders provided immediate support to ensure safety protocols were followed and that assistance was available to anyone in need.
Earlier in the afternoon, an accident occurred during the bou en corda procession when a vehicle was involved in a collision. The vehicle sustained damage, and authorities are conducting a full review of the incident to determine any factors that contributed to the crash. Community leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining safety measures throughout any festival activities and pledged to learn from this episode to safeguard participants and spectators in future events. Attribution: local authorities and the Vallada Festival Committee.