13-year-old boy dies as fountain collapses during Spain's World Cup victory celebrations

Published Jul 20, 10:34 AM UTC

A 13-year-old boy died and two other young people were injured when a fountain partially collapsed in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, during celebrations of Spain's World Cup final victory over Argentina. The incident occurred after hundreds of thousands of fans took to the streets across Spain. The upper part of the Arbol Gordo fountain fell onto several people. The boy received treatment at a local health center but died. Mayor Marcos Iglesias Carisaid expressed dismay and joined in grief. The Ciudad Rodrigo City Council declared three days of mourning, with flags at half-mast from July 20 to July 22. Local police, Civil Guard, fire brigade, and emergency medical services responded to the scene. Local team Ciudad Rodrigo CF also expressed shock and sorrow.