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Aug 22, 2005 4:11 pm US/Pacific

Running Of The Bulls Turns Violent In Mexico

MEXICO CITY (CBS 5 / AP) ― Excessive drinking, mad bulls and street fights left at least 40 people hurt during the annual running of the bulls in Tlaxcala, Mexico.

Mexican news media reports hundreds of would-be bullfighters crowded the streets of the city of Huamantla Sunday to participate.

Authorities estimated the spectacle drew more than 100,000 spectators from Mexico and foreign countries.

A local newspaper reports that angry bulls ran the streets through the streets for more than two hours, goring numerous participants.

The newspaper also reported people were hurt in several street fights that erupted among observers and participants -- many of whom had been drinking.

At least nine people were injured seriously.

Critics say a lack of public security contributed to the number of injuries.

Last year, on the event's 50th running, four people died and 30 were injured.


(© 2005 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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