13-year-old dies after fountain collapses during Spain World Cup celebration

Published Jul 20, 06:42 AM UTC

A 13-year-old died during celebrations for the Spanish national football team's World Cup victory in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca province, Spain. In the early hours of Monday, part of a fountain at the Glorieta del Árbol Gordo collapsed under the pressure of the crowd, burying the teenager. Local police officers attempted to free the 13-year-old by clearing debris, but he died from his injuries, according to police sources. The city administration of Ciudad Rodrigo announced the tragedy, stating that what was meant to be a celebration of Spain's World Cup win turned into a tragedy. The incident was widely reported by Spanish media including El País.

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