Farmer Fatally Injured by Escaped Bull in Hesse

A 45-year-old farmer in Kaufungen was killed after being thrown against a wall by a bull that had escaped its stall.

The fatal incident occurred on Monday, March 24, 2025, at a farm in Kaufungen, Kassel district, Hesse.
The bull escaped its stall, prompting the farmer to attempt to drive it back using a barrier.
The animal pushed the farmer into a corner and threw him against a wall, causing fatal injuries.
A neighbor, hearing screams from the stall, alerted emergency services, but the farmer died at the scene.
Police in Kassel confirmed the incident as a tragic accident and have not announced further investigations.