Bounce house tragedy in Waldorf, Maryland
U.S. safety officials and police investigate a tragedy in Waldorf, Maryland, where a 5-year-old boy died and another child was injured after a bounce house went airborne during a baseball game. The incident has sparked an investigation by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Maryland Occupational Safety and Health.
Key Points
- Powerful wind gusts caused the bounce house to go airborne
- Child pronounced dead after being transported to a children's hospital
- Investigation underway by CPSC and MOSH
Pros
- Swift response from EMS personnel and Maryland State Police
- Coordination between safety officials and law enforcement for investigation
Cons
- Loss of life of a 5-year-old boy
- Injuries sustained by other children