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SHOCKING slow-motion footage shows an American tourist being gored in the leg by a rampaging bull.

A total of six people were injured after being smashed by the powerful animal during the second-last running of the bulls at the infamous Pamplona’s San Fermin festival.

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A group of runners are crushed against a fence during Wednesday's bull runCredit: Instagram
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The smash left six people injured including an American tourist who was gored in the legCredit: Instagram
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Some revellers manage to climb over the fence while the angry beast tosses people up in the airCredit: Instagram
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An unidentified man is treated by paramedics after being smashed by the bullCredit: AP

The incredible footage shows the disgruntled beast, which was one of six bulls involved in yesterday’s event, crashing into a group of daredevils.

And while some of the runners were able to climb over the fence, others were tossed into the air and trampled on.

In a statement, the regional government said the injured American, 39, who is unnamed with the initials M.L.O, is not in a serious condition.

Authorities said that four Spaniards and another US tourist were also being treated for injuries.

More than 1,000 people took part in the 930 yard dash, at 8am local time, which lasts for around two-and-a-half minutes and is broadcast on national television.

Nine people sustained injuries during the final bull run today although no one reportedly was gored.

Since the start of this year’s festival on July 7, a total of 12 people, including four Americans, have been gored.

Fifteen people have been killed by bulls at the festival since 1924 –  when the event’s record keeping began.

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A nervous looking daredevil is menacingly chased by an angry bull during the final day of the festival on ThursdayCredit: EFE
A steer falls next to Miura bulls during the last running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona
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Bulls and bodies fly as mayhem erupts in the streets of PamplonaCredit: Reuters
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Spectators safely watch the carnage from balconies high above the groundCredit: EFE
A steer falls in front of Miura bulls during the last running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona
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A steer falls in front of other bulls during the final day of the festivalCredit: Reuters
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Two bulls collide with runners during the last bull run of the San Fermin Festival in PampolaCredit: EFE
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Revellers touch the bulls as they run byCredit: EFE
A steer falls on top of a Miura bull during the last running of the bulls at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona
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The powerful beasts send runners tumblingCredit: Reuters
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Some runners get more than they bargained for in the middle of the bull ringCredit: EFE


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