Teen Dies, Several Injured in Spain World Cup Celebration

During celebrations for Spain's World Cup victory, a tragic incident occurred in Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, where a 13-year-old boy died, and several others were injured due to the collapse of a fountain. The local emergency services received a call about the incident around 12:30 local time.
Reports indicate that the fountain collapsed under the weight of numerous people who had climbed onto it to celebrate Spain's first World Cup victory in 2010. The celebrations, which sparked nationwide jubilation, saw thousands of fans pouring into city squares and streets, waving flags and singing.
However, the large spontaneous gatherings led to accidents and injuries. Local authorities expressed their condolences for the boy's death and reiterated the importance of celebrating responsibly, urging fans to avoid climbing on public infrastructure during such events.
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