The night was meant for celebration, but in the historic town of Ciudad Rodrigo, it ended in cold silence. A 13-year-old boy died after part of the Árbol Gordo fountain collapsed around half past midnight, crushed under stone as local youth gathered to mark Spain's victory in the World Cup. According to regional emergency services, several young people had climbed onto the structure when the upper section gave way, tumbling into the crowd gathered in Salamanca province.
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Subscribe Sekarang →Two other youths suffered injuries in the fall and structure collapse, including a child rushed to the local hospital with a suspected broken leg. According to Castilla y León emergency officials, dispatchers received frantic calls immediately following the collapse. A mobile intensive care unit and a basic life support ambulance rushed to the plaza, alongside local police, the Civil Guard, and firefighters. At the local health center where the young boy was treated, medical staff requested the Civil Guard's presence to investigate the casualty and provide psychological support to his grieving family.
In the quiet aftermath, the town hall of Ciudad Rodrigo released a statement reflecting the community's sudden grief. "What was supposed to be a celebration for the victory in the Spanish National Football Team's World Cup has turned into a tragedy," the city council noted on social media. Municipal authorities expressed hope for the speedy recovery of those injured as the area surrounding the fallen masonry was cordoned off.
The fatal accident unfolded just hours after Spain secured its second World Cup title with a 1-0 win over Argentina, driven home by a goal from Ferran Torres in extra time. It marked Spain's first world triumph since 2010, driving thousands into town squares across the country. Yet the triumph has borne heavy costs. According to reports, this tragedy follows another deadly night earlier in the month, when four people lost their lives in Mexico City during chaotic World Cup street celebrations.