Montreal Girl, 3, Dies After 50 km/h Winds Hurl Inflatable Castle
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Updated · The Associated Press · Jun 3
Montreal Girl, 3, Dies After 50 km/h Winds Hurl Inflatable Castle
3 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Jun 3
Summary
A 3-year-old girl died from injuries suffered when high winds lifted a bouncy castle and a tent during a May 31 church party at Parc Ouellet in Montreal's LaSalle borough.
Eleven people were injured and six were taken to hospital after winds reached up to 50 km/h, according to emergency services and Environment Canada.
Quebec coroner Martine Lachance is investigating the causes and circumstances of the death, including how the inflatable was secured and operated.
A Quebec rental-company owner said she will not set up inflatables when forecast winds exceed 38 km/h, warning that sudden gusts can move them even when properly installed.
Health Canada says inflatable structures must be firmly anchored, and past studies found children ages 2 to 9 account for the largest share of injuries linked to such attractions.