The victory of Spain in the World Cup took a tragic turn after a fountain collapsed in the west of the country, killing a teenager and injuring many others.
“The city hall of Ciudad Rodrigo expresses its sadness and presents its condolences for the death of a boy of 13,” the municipality said on a Facebook post.
“What should have been a celebration of Spain’s team in the football World Cup turned into tragedy,” it said, adding that several others were injured.
“A few minutes after 12:30 am local time, rescue services received calls over a fountain collapsing on numerous people,” emergency services said in a post on X, adding that another youth had been injured.
Local media disclosed that the fountain collapsed under the weight of numerous people who had climbed onto it to celebrate Spain’s first World Cup victory since 2010 in the football-mad nation.
Spain’s victory spurred countrywide celebrations, with thousands of fans flocking to city squares, streets, and public monuments to commemorate the country’s first FIFA World Cup victory since 2010.
Similar displays of joy were reported in other Spanish cities, with supporters waving flags, singing, and climbing monuments and public buildings.
However, big, spontaneous celebrations have occasionally resulted in accidents and injuries, leading officials to frequently remind supporters to celebrate safely and avoid climbing on public equipment.
