Windböe hurls children from bouncy castle - school festival ends in tragedy!

Windböe hurls children from bouncy castle - school festival ends in tragedy!

Krugersdorp, Südafrika - A tragic incident occurred last weekend at a school festival in Krugersdorp, South Africa when an gust of wind caught an unsecured bouncy castle and seriously injured two children. The Laerskool Protearif primary school was the scene of the accident, in which the children plunged to a grass area from a height of about ten meters. A woman desperately tried to capture the bouncy castle, but the winds were too strong.

parents and eyewitnesses described the dramatic minutes when they could not prevent the fall of the children. The two injured children were immediately admitted to the hospital. While a child suffered a broken skull, the other had to be treated with a broken arm. Fortunately, both children are in stable condition.

security deficiencies in the construction

The incident raises serious questions about security, as there are indications of serious defects when setting up the bouncy castle. Residents reported that other inflatable objects were properly secured during the festival, but apparently did not. This is reminiscent of a similar incident that was injured last year at the ELFEDEST in Magdeburg when nine people were injured when an unsecured bouncy castle was hit by a wind gust. In this misfortune, several children and adults fell into the Elbe, whereby rescue workers from the DLRG and the fire brigade react immediately.

Magdeburg incident led to a total of nine injuries, including six children and three adults. The bouncy castle tipped through a strong wind and landed in the river. All children could be saved, but it required an extensive search with boats and the support of rescue workers on site.

Responsibility for security

The incidents in Krugersdorp and Magdeburg illustrate the importance of security measures when using bouncy castles at public events. According to eventfaq.de , bouncy castles must be sufficiently filled with air and anchored in strong wind. Operators are responsible for regular checks and the proper securing of the bouncy castles to meet the obligation to ensure traffic safety.

The legal situation is clear: In the event of accidents, the organizer is responsible, especially if the security standards are not met. This could mean that in the event of gross negligence, legal consequences can also threaten, especially if there are any injuries.

These tragic incidents are further reminders to take safety regulations seriously in dealing with bouncy castles so that such dangerous situations can be avoided in the future. The eyewitness reports and reactions of the rescue workers show the urgency of eliminating security deficiencies and clearly define responsibility.