A tragic accident occurred in Ozieri, Sardinia, when a 9-year-old boy, Gioele Putzu, was killed by a falling soccer goalpost.

The incident happened at the Meledina sports field while Gioele was playing with friends.

Despite immediate medical intervention, including air and ground ambulance services, efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.

The accident took place during the town's celebrations for the Beata Vergine del Rimedio, which continued as planned.

The local community expressed their condolences to Gioele's family, while the authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.