Boy dies in fountain collapse during Spain's World Cup celebrations

A 13-year-old boy died and several others were injured when a fountain collapsed in Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, during celebrations of the country's World Cup victory over Argentina. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Monday, July 20, when the upper part of the Árbol Gordo fountain gave way under the weight of people who had climbed onto it. Source: Euronews Source: Al Jazeera

The Incident

Emergency services received the first alert at 00:33 local time. The collapse killed a 13-year-old boy and left at least three others seriously injured, including one individual with a broken leg. Source: Euronews Al Jazeera reports that another youth, believed to be in serious condition with a broken leg, was among the injured. Source: Al Jazeera The area was cordoned off, and authorities activated the Psychological Intervention in Disasters and Emergencies Group to support the victim's family. Source: Euronews

Reaction

Ciudad Rodrigo's town hall expressed condolences, stating, "The entire city feels this loss and accompanies the minor's friends and family in their grief … What should have been a celebration … has turned into a tragedy." Source: Al Jazeera The celebration was for Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina, with Ferran Torres scoring the only goal in extra time. Source: Al Jazeera