Hundreds of people gathered outside Tarragona City Hall on Sunday at midday for a minute of silence in memory of three children who died after a drowning incident at Arrabassada beach. The public tribute was led by Catalan president Salvador Illa and Tarragona mayor Rubén Viñuales, with relatives of the victims also present.

For local residents, the immediate effect is that Tarragona remains in official mourning until Monday. Flags are at half-mast and institutional events have been suspended under a city council decree, which affects parts of the municipal agenda and official ceremonies.

Tarragona City Council has decreed three days of official mourning after the accident in the Morrot rocks area, with flags at half-mast and institutional events suspended.

According to reported facts cited by L'Empordà and the city council's official notices, one of the boys, aged 12, died on Friday at the scene. The other two, both aged 13, were taken to Hospital Joan XXIII in critical condition and later died there.

What happened at the tribute in Tarragona

The silence outside the Palau Municipal ended with a long round of applause. The event was marked by visible emotion among those attending.

The gathering took place on Sunday, 21 June, in central Tarragona. It was held in front of the city council building as the city continued its official mourning period.

  • Location: Palau Municipal, Tarragona
  • Date: Sunday 21 June
  • Purpose: Minute of silence for the three children who died
  • Attendees included: Salvador Illa, Rubén Viñuales and relatives of the victims

What official mourning means for residents

The city council's decree means some official public events have been cancelled or postponed until the mourning period ends on Monday. Residents who were planning to attend council-led ceremonies or civic events should check the Contact Us page for ways to reach the newsroom, and the council's official agenda for updates.

The decree specifically states that flags will remain at half-mast and institutional acts are suspended. That does not automatically mean all city services stop, but it does affect the municipal public schedule.

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What is confirmed so far

The confirmed facts at this stage are limited to the deaths, the ages reported, the public tribute, and the mourning measures announced by Tarragona City Council. The council's notice refers to the accident as having taken place in the Morrot rocks area.

No further official detail about the circumstances of the drowning incident was included in the verified materials provided. Where facts remain unclear, they are not treated here as confirmed.

What to do next if you were planning to attend city events

Residents should check Tarragona City Council's official agenda and news pages on Monday for any changes to ceremonies, public events or council announcements once the mourning period ends.

Reported by Source Text Link, Ajuntament de Tarragona, L'Empordà.