The minors were crushed under part of a concrete fence.
The incident occurred in the village of Teplichny, which is part of the Saratov urban district.
The regional department of the Investigative Committee of Russia reports details on its Telegram channel.
The incident happened on Sunday afternoon, September 1. The boys, aged 12 and 13, were spending time near Novy Mikrorayon Street.
The circumstances of the incident are still being established. But it is known that a concrete fence collapsed on the children.
Rescuers were called to the scene and used a hydraulic tool to lift the slab.
A 12-year-old boy died, and the second was injured and hospitalized.
A criminal case has been opened on the incident (causing death by negligence).
During the course of their work, law enforcement officers will establish all the circumstances of the incident.
