According to the British "Guardian" reported on the 5th, in a market in eastern Spain, a gust of wind blew a bouncy castle into the air, causing the death of an 8-year-old girl and the injury of 8 other children.
Accident scene (screenshot of the report)
On Tuesday night, emergency services were called to a market in the city of Misrata, a suburb of Valencia. A few minutes ago, frightened witnesses saw inflators at the show take off and throw several children on the ground.
A witness told reporters: "I suddenly saw it rise into the air... On the floor lay a unconscious little girl. She and the others rushed over to help: "The people who are at the market, the families, the passers-by, we are helping them as much as possible." ”
In the incident, a total of 9 children were taken to hospital, 2 of whom were seriously injured. Photos released by local firefighters show bouncy castle debris scattered across the playground. Firefighters added that they had conducted a search to make sure no children were trapped in the bouncy castle.
Local officials said Wednesday that one of the 8-year-old girls died of his injuries. Another 4-year-old child is still being treated in hospital.
The mayor of Misrata, Carlos Fernández Bielsa, tweeted: "This is a very sad day for Misrata. The city announced that the official mourning period would last until Friday and said all remaining Christmas season celebrations, including the parade originally scheduled for Wednesday, would be canceled.
Local officials said police were conducting an investigation to clarify the facts and determine the responsibility of the company that hosted the bazaar.
A few weeks ago, a bouncy castle in Tasmania, Australia, was blown 10 metres high by a strong wind, killing six children. The incident prompted calls for better regulation of safety standards for bouncy castles.
Professor Rebecca Ivs, dean of the School of Public Health at the University of New South Wales, said: "Something like this should never happen. She added: "It's no secret that these facilities are easily blown away by strong winds. ”
(Editor: WDQ)