Boy, 13, dies as Spain's World Cup victory celebrations turn into tragedy

Boy, 13, dies as Spain's World Cup victory celebrations turn into tragedy Tragedy has befallen one area of Spain after a young boy died during the nation's World Cup celebrations, when a fountain collapsed as fans took to the streets after victory over Argentina Celebrations of Spain's World Cup win were marred as a 13-year-old boy died after a fountain collapsed in the north-west of the country. Two other young people were injured, with one child taken to the hospital with a possible broken leg, according to the BBC. Jubilant supporters were revelling in Los Rojos' extra-time victory over Argentina, as the nation enjoyed their second-ever World Cup win following Ferran Torres' extra-time strike. But tragedy struck at home when the Arbol Gordo fountain in Salamanca's Ciudad Rodrigo partially collapsed. The Ciudad Rodrigo local police, Salamanca Civil Guard, fire brigade, and Sacyl emergency medical services were called to the scene after receiving an alert in Spain past midnight. People celebrating in the fountain were injured after hundreds of thousands of fans took to the streets across Spain. The upper part of the fountain's structure is reported to have fallen onto several people, including the 13-year-old who received treatment at Ciudad Rodrigo's health centre before dying. Mayor of Ciudad Rodrigo, Marcos Iglesias Carisaid: "I couldn't be more dismayed by this tragic news. I join in the grief of the entire family and friends over this loss. What was a day of celebration has turned into a tragedy for all of us in Ciudad de la Mirada. I hope for the swift recovery of the injured. R.I.P." Three days of mourning will be observed in the city. A statement read: “The City Council of Ciudad Rodrigo expresses its sorrow and condolences over the death of the 13-year-old child. “The entire city of Ciudad Rodrigo mourns this loss and stands with the child’s family and friends in their grief. “What should have been a celebration of the Spanish national team’s victory in the World Cup has turned into a tragedy for the entire community of Ciudad Rodrigo. “The City Council also wishes a speedy recovery to the other people who were affected by the incident. “As a sign of mourning for this loss, the City Council’s flags will fly at half-mast from July 20 to July 22.” Local team Ciudad Rodrigo CF said: "The entire town and the club are dismayed by the news we have received on a very tough and very dark day in our history. "We are at a loss for words on days as difficult as those that life puts in our path." England has three matches lined up for the UEFA Nations League, and tickets can be purchased now from Seat Unique for the Spain and Czechia fixtures.