Teenager dies in fountain collapse during Spain's World Cup victory celebrations

A World Cup victory celebration in Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, turned tragic when a 13-year-old boy died and two others were injured after a fountain collapsed. The young fan was inside the Árbol Gordo fountain when its upper section gave way, crushing him. He was rushed to a local health center, but medical staff confirmed his death.

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The Ayuntamiento de Ciudad Rodrigo shows the pain and condolences for the 13-year-old boy who died. All of Ciudad Rodrigo feels this loss and accompanies the family and friends of the minor in their pain.

The Ayuntamiento de Ciudad Rodrigo, the city council, issued a statement expressing deep sorrow and condolences to the boy's family and friends. "What should have been a celebration for the victory in the Football World Cup of the Spanish National Team has become a tragedy for the entire society of Ciudad Rodrigo," the statement read. The council also wished for the swift recovery of the other injured individuals and announced that city hall flags would be flown at half-mast from July 20 to 22 in mourning.

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What should have been a celebration for the victory in the Football World Cup of the Spanish National Team has become a tragedy for the entire society of Ciudad Rodrigo.

The local football club, where the young victim played, also shared its grief on social media. "We still can't believe it. Last night we experienced the worst moment that can be experienced during the celebration of the World Cup that Spain has won. Our youth player, only 13 years old, Adrián Ibarra, has died in the fountain accident," the club stated. The statement concluded with "Rest in peace, Adrián."

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The Ayuntamiento also hopes for the speedy recovery of other people who have been affected by the incident.