Teenager dies in Spain after fountain collapses during World Cup celebrations
The collapse injured two others and prompted emergency crews and psychological support for the boy’s family, officials said.
- A 13-year-old boy died and three others were seriously injured when the Gordo fountain collapsed in Ciudad Rodrigo during World Cup celebrations after supporters climbed onto the structure.
- Hundreds of thousands of fans took to the streets after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final, with midfielder Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal.
- The 112 Emergency Centre received the first alert at 00:33 and mobilized the Salamanca Civil Guard, local police, and Sacyl emergency medical services to the scene.
- At least two additional people sustained injuries, including one with a broken leg; the Salamanca Civil Guard cordoned off the area to investigate the circumstances.
- The Psychological Intervention in Disasters and Emergencies Group has been activated to provide support to the family of the deceased minor as authorities investigate the collapse.
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Spain's World Cup gold was celebrated across the country. In western Spain, the celebrations ended in tragedy.
A tragic incident occurred during the World Cup victory celebrations in Spain when a fountain collapsed, killing a 13-year-old boy and injuring two other children.
The young man was standing on a fountain in the middle of the celebration after the triumph of the Spanish team; two other people were injured.
Spain took to the streets to celebrate the 2026 World Cup, but one person died tragically.
The 13-year-old boy died in Ciudad Rodrigo, in western Spain, during the collapse of a fountain, reported the rescue services of Castile-et-Léon adding that another person was injured.
A 13-year-old boy died tragically during a celebration in Spain because of the triumph of his selection in the World Cup, this Sunday, after a fountain of water fell on him and crushed him. The event happened in a small town called Rodrigo, in Salamanca, where, according to El País, there are no more than 12,000 inhabitants. Read also... From Crying to Riots: Report detention of relatives of Argentine players after the final Monday 20 July, 2026…
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