Tragedy at baseball game: Child dies after bounce house accident
During a match in the USA, a tragic incident occurred. Children in a bounce house that was blown away by the wind fell from a height of several yards to the ground. A five-year-old boy suffered severe injuries and died as a result.
1:23 PM EDT, August 4, 2024
The tragic incident happened on Friday evening in Waldorf. The bounce house was set up at the baseball stadium Regency Furniture Stadium for the Blue Crabs' game from southern Maryland. The structure was meant to entertain children who came with their parents.
The team coaches and witnesses to the incident provided immediate help to the children, who were then two taken to a hospital in Washington, D.C.
Strong wind blew away the bounce house. A five-year-old is dead
Unfortunately, despite the efforts of medical services, the death of the five-year-old boy was confirmed at the scene. Another child sustained injuries that were not life-threatening.
NBC News reported that meteorologists had forecast for Friday strong wind gusts, heavy rain, and thunderstorms.
We extend our deepest empathy to the children and their families during this difficult time. We thank our EMS team and the Maryland State Police for their swift actions to ensure the children received immediate care, said Reuben Collins, Chairman of the Charles County Board of Commissioners.
