A man struck by a bull during an Abrivado died. It is a dramatic Taurin accident that occurred this Sunday, August 10 in the morning in Eygalières, during the votive party of Saint-Laurent. “”It is with deep sadness that we learn the death of Mr. Joël Ceaglio, which occurred following the tragic accident that occurred during the Abrivado on Sunday August 10 in Eygalières“, Written the mayor of the village Aline Pélissier, in a statement this Wednesday, August 13, before presenting her”more sincere condolences to his family and loved ones“On behalf of the entire municipal council and municipal staff, and the festival committee.
“We share their pain in these difficult times“Continues the councilor.
He had been helicopter at the Timone hospital in Marseille
As a reminder, the mayor had already specified in a previous press release “that an accident had occurred during the Abrivado with the manades Lescot and Grimaud, a gentleman positioned inside the course having been violently struck by a bull“. Following the accident, the injured man had been helicopter at the Timone hospital in Marseille. Aline Pélissier assured in her message”be in relation to the family“We now know that man unfortunately did not survive his injuries.
The opportunity to recall the importance of respecting security rules during these traditional Taurine events so dear to our region. On July 10, a 70 -year -old man was already died under the same conditions after being struck by a bull during an Abrivado in Généc, in the Gard. The inhabitant of the town would have crossed the course according to the gendarmes. “”Security is everyone’s business. Let us watch together to preserve these festive moments in the best conditions“Then wrote the mayor of the town Frédéric Touzellier in a press release.
