Teenager dies as fountain collapses during World Cup celebrations in Spain

A 13-year-old boy was killed and at least one other person seriously injured when a fountain collapsed in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, during celebrations of Spain's World Cup victory early on July 20, 2026 Source: LavanguardiaSource: Infobae. The accident occurred around 00:33 local time at the Fuente de la Glorieta del Árbol Gordo, where dozens had gathered.

What happened

• The top section of the stone fountain gave way under the weight of people who had climbed onto it, striking those below Source: Euronews Español.
• Emergency services received multiple calls and dispatched police, civil guard, fire brigade, and medical teams Source: El Mundo.
• Two people were taken to the local health center; the boy died there, while a second victim with a broken leg was transferred to hospital in Salamanca Source: Hoy Digital. A third person with minor injuries was treated and discharged Source: Lavanguardia.

Reaction

• The City Council of Ciudad Rodrigo declared three days of official mourning, with flags at half-mast from July 20 to 22 Source: ABC.
• "What should have been a celebration for the World Cup victory has become a tragedy for all of Mirobrigense society," the council said in a statement .