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Metal Soccer Goal Collapses on 8-Year-Old in Sullana

Residents are demanding technical inspections after the boy’s hospitalization exposed rusted, apparently unanchored play equipment at the Zacarías Ramos sports platform.

Overview

  • A metal soccer goal fell on an 8-year-old while he acted as goalkeeper on the Zacarías Ramos sports platform, with the accident occurring on Wednesday.
  • Bystanders, family and neighbors gave immediate aid and the child was taken to a health facility for emergency care.
  • Local reports name Hospital de Especialidades III-1 as the facility where the boy was admitted and say he remains hospitalized under observation pending exams to rule out fractures.
  • Residents say the goals show visible rust and lack proper anchoring and they have demanded urgent technical inspections and maintenance of the recreation area.
  • Coverage so far documents the accident and community demands but does not report any formal municipal response or confirmed final medical outcome for the child.