13-year-old dies as fountain collapses during Spain's World Cup victory celebrations
Summary
A 13‑year‑old boy was killed when a decorative fountain gave way under the weight of revelers in Ciudad Rodrigo, western Spain, during the night of Sunday‑Monday following Spain’s 1‑0 extra‑time win over Argentina in the World Cup final. The municipal council announced the death and said another young person was injured. Emergency services received multiple calls about the collapse shortly after 00:30 local time. The tragedy occurred amid nationwide celebrations that saw streets filled with fireworks, horns and crowds. Authorities have expressed condolences and are investigating the incident.
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8 sources- Espagne : un adolescent meurt après l’effondrement d’une fontaine lors des célébrations de la victoire en Coupe du monde
lefigaro.fr - France / 2026-07-20T06:43:58+00:00