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Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain

BBC News·July 20, 2026
Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain

A 13-year-old boy has died in Spain during World Cup celebrations after a fountain partially collapsed in Salamanca's Ciudad Rodrigo. The incident also left two other young people injured, highlighting the tragic consequences of the accident. Authorities are likely to investigate the cause of the fountain's collapse to determine if any safety measures failed. The incident has cast a shadow over the World Cup celebrations in the region.

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