Tragic Mechanical Bull Accident Claims Life of 21-Year-Old Worker in Petra
A young man, aged 21, died after an accident involving a mechanical bull on company premises in the municipality of Petra. An on-site medical team provided urgent care, but the injuries proved fatal. The Civil Guard has opened an investigation to establish how the incident occurred and whether safety procedures were followed.
Officials say the incident happened in the early afternoon inside a farm facility operated by Agrocor, located near the Manacor highway just outside Petra. The area is used for agricultural production and hosts a variety of equipment used in daily farming operations.
Preliminary reports indicate that the victim, a 21-year-old employee, was working at the site when the mechanical bull struck, causing a severe head injury. The exact sequence leading to the blow is still under review as investigators gather witness statements and review any available surveillance or device records.
Colleagues at the scene quickly assessed the severity of the injury. After the accident, the individual lost vital signs, including cardiac and respiratory function. Bystanders and coworkers instructed each other on basic life support measures while awaiting professional help, in line with standard emergency response protocols.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the location, including units from the Civil Guard, local police, and the Mallorca Fire Service, accompanied by a medical ambulance. Despite rapid arrival and repeated life-saving efforts, the victim could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at the scene.
In addition to medical teams, a psychologist was requested to support colleagues and family members who arrived at the site. The Civil Guard has stated that the investigation will examine all aspects of the incident, including the operation and maintenance of the mechanical equipment involved, the presence of safety barriers, staff training, and procedural compliance at the time of the accident. The goal is to determine whether proper safety measures were in place and whether any preventable factors contributed to the tragedy. The investigation will be conducted with care and transparency, and its findings will be shared with the public as appropriate according to established procedures.
Officials reiterated the commitment to safeguarding workers and addressing safety standards across the region. The episode underscores the importance of rigorous risk assessments, effective incident reporting, and continuous training in the use of potentially hazardous equipment. The community awaits further updates as investigators continue their work to confirm the sequence of events and the exact circumstances surrounding this fatal incident, with official statements attributed to the Civil Guard’s ongoing inquiry.