Fountain collapse in Salamanca kills 13-year-old amid World Cup celebrations

Thirteen-year-old killed when a fountain collapsed during World Cup celebrations in Salamanca; authorities investigate the tragic accident.

Fountain collapse in Salamanca kills 13-year-old amid World Cup celebrations
Liberal TR Haber Merkezi
Publish: 20.07.2026
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A 13-year-old boy died and two other young people were injured after part of the Árbol Gordo fountain collapsed in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca province, during Spain’s World Cup victory celebrations shortly after 00:30 local time (23:30 BST), emergency services said.

Authorities in Castilla y León reported they received several calls about the fountain’s partial collapse after people climbed on the structure to celebrate Spain’s 1-0 win over Argentina. Local media said a section of the fountain gave way during the celebrations.

Emergency services confirmed one injured child was taken to hospital with a possible broken leg. Ciudad Rodrigo’s town hall posted that what was meant to be a celebration for the national team’s victory had turned into a tragedy and expressed hopes for the speedy recovery of those affected.

Liberal News Analysis: What Does This Development Mean?

The available information states that a section of the Árbol Gordo fountain in Ciudad Rodrigo collapsed during post-match celebrations, causing one fatality and two injuries. Emergency services and the city council provided the official details on timing, casualties and the immediate response. Reports attribute the collapse to people climbing on the fountain during the celebrations.

Quick Glance: What You Need to Know

  • 13-year-old boy died after part of the Árbol Gordo fountain collapsed in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca.
  • Two other young people were injured; one was taken to hospital with a possible broken leg.
  • Incident occurred around 00:30 local time (23:30 BST) during celebrations of Spain’s 1-0 World Cup final win over Argentina.
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Liberal TR Haber Merkezi
Liberal TR Haber Merkezi
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