Story By Marija Stojkoska
News Editor Ajda Ender
This is the moment a bull awaiting slaughter charges through a city street, knocking down pedestrians as it runs out of control along the road after breaking free from its restraints.
A loose bull attacks people on the street, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Changsha, China. It injured three people. Note: Photo is a screenshot from a video. (AsiaWire/NX)
The incident happened in the city of Changsha, Hunan province, China, 21st June.
Footage shows the bull knocking down two pedestrians after it escaped from a nearby wholesale market area while awaiting slaughter, near Exit 4A of Wanjiali Square Station on Metro Line 5 in the early hours of the morning.
Eyewitnesses said the animal suddenly emerged from the market area and began charging along the road, forcing people to scramble out of the way.
It is seen then ramming another person on the street who falls to the ground as shocked bystanders watch in fear.
A loose bull attacks people on the street, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Changsha, China. It injured three people. Note: Photo is a screenshot from a video. (AsiaWire/NX)
The runaway animal belonged to a beef wholesaler operating inside the Mawangdui Seafood and Aquatic Products Market, and the trader reportedly alerted police immediately after the bull broke free from its restraints and escaped onto the streets.
Due to the serious risk to public safety, police cordoned off the area and shot the bull dead at around 3am, approximately two hours after the rampage began, according to local media.
Local media reported that all three victims were taken to hospital and are in stable condition, with one of the injured pedestrians suffering a fractured rib.
According to local media, the animal’s owner and the market management board said they were accepting full responsibility for the incident and confirmed they would cover all medical expenses, rehabilitation costs and any compensation awarded to the three injured pedestrians.
A loose bull attacks people on the street, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Changsha, China. It injured three people. Note: Photo is a screenshot from a video. (AsiaWire/NX)
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding how the animal escaped are ongoing.
(Marija Stojkoska/Newsflash)
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