This article is from the source 'independent' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/bouncy-castle-dorset-swanage-children-injured-latest-news-a7170376.html
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Several children injured after bouncy castle blows away in Dorset | |
(35 minutes later) | |
Several children have been treated by paramedics after a bouncy castle blew away in Swanage, Dorset. | Several children have been treated by paramedics after a bouncy castle blew away in Swanage, Dorset. |
An air ambulance was called to the scene as the children were injured in the accident. | |
Paramedics have said three children suffered minor injuries and two have been taken to hospital after the bouncy castle came loose. | Paramedics have said three children suffered minor injuries and two have been taken to hospital after the bouncy castle came loose. |
A police spokeswoman said: "Dorset Police received reports at 13:46 BST today that a bouncy castle came loose on Shore Road, Swanage. | A police spokeswoman said: "Dorset Police received reports at 13:46 BST today that a bouncy castle came loose on Shore Road, Swanage. |
"A number of children are being treated by paramedics. The air ambulance is attending." | "A number of children are being treated by paramedics. The air ambulance is attending." |
Why the bouncy castle blew away is currently unclear. | |
A spokeswoman for South West Ambulance Service said: "We received the call at 1.42pm to reports that an inflatable slide had blown over and reports that three children had been injured," the spokeswoman said. | |
"Two of the children were reported to be suffering from neck pain and they have been taken to Poole Hospital. | |
"The third child was treated on scene." | |
She added: "There is nothing to suggest their injuries are serious." | |
It came just months after the death of seven-year-old girl Summer Grant in Harlow, Essex after the bouncy castle she was in was blew away. | |
Additional reporting by PA |
Previous version
1
Next version