- Sergio Flores was unable to free himself after the attack in San Luis Potosí
- He was carried several feet and thrown into the air several times
- He was rushed to hospital where his condition is believed to be serious
A matador was tossed around the ring like a rag doll after he was impaled in the armpit by a bull’s horn.
Sergio Flores was unable to free himself after the shocking attack during a tournament in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
He was struck under the arm by the rampaging 500kg bull just seconds after the beast was let loose in the ring and charged towards his cloak whilst he was kneeling.
Matador Sergio Flores was tossed around the ring like a rag doll after he was impaled in the armpit by a bull’s horn
Flores was carried several feet after the horn penetrated his armpit and was thrown into the air several times, still attached to the bull.
The video, posted by NTR Toros on its Facebook site, shows how the angry beast shakes the bullfighter violently before he is eventually thrown loose on to the floor. During the attack, the bull’s horns also injured his other arm.
Helpers are seen rushing to his aid and he is carried to the bullring’s operating theatre writhing in agony.
At first, medics thought he had been pierced in the throat but later confirmed he suffered three very serious puncture wounds which had caused substantial damage.
Flores was then rushed to the city’s hospital where is condition is believed to be serious though doctors have reserved their prognosis.
Flores was carried several feet after the horn penetrated his armpit and was thrown into the air several times, still attached to the bull