The shocking footage of six children being injured after a bouncy house was overturned by strong winds of wind sends them plunging to the ground.
Several adults tried to grab the unanchored structure as it was carried off by the wind in Tongshan County, Xianning City in the province of Hubei, China on December 18.
This incident occurred two days following the capture of a mini-tornado and its blowing 10 metres into the air at Devenport in Tasmania. Six children were killed.
Chinese footage showed parents trying to hold onto the bouncy castle in order to protect it. But they were violently knocked off the ground by it before it collapsed into their faces.
Footage shows the bouncy castle being carried away by powerful gusts of wind and knocking children to the ground in Xianning City in the province of Hubei, China on December 18
The parents tried to get the bouncy castle for their children, but were brutally knocked to the ground when the castle crashed into them.
After the wind died down, children could hear their little cries. According to local reports, six children were taken by ambulance to the hospital for treatment.
It is shown in the footage that the enormous inflatable structure was being turned on its side due to wind gusts, spinning and children being driven onto the concrete.
The freak wind stopped and the structure had been folded back into itself, so children’s cries were heard.
Local reports stated that six children had been taken to hospital, but the extent of their injuries was unknown.
The staff of the tourist spot where the Bouncy Castle was found have apparently distanced theirself from the incident by stating that it is private property and they had nothing to do.
Local authorities are now investigating the accident.
Meanwhile, yesterday it was announced that a sixth child had died following the jumping castle disaster in Australia.
Darren Hine, Tasmanian Police Commissioner confirmed the death of Chace Harrison on Sunday afternoon – just three days following the terrible accident.
It all happened on 16 December at Hillcrest Primary School Devonport in northern Tasmania. The bouncing house got sucked up by a mini-tornado.
Police released Friday the names of five Year 6 and 5 students who died in the catastrophe on Friday – Jalailah Jayne Jones, Peter Dodt and Jye Sheehan – all ages 12, and Addison Stewart.
Chase Harrison (pictured at bottom right) passed away in hospital Sunday. His death follows those of Zane Mellor, Peter Dodt, Addison Stewart, Jye Sheehan, and Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones (pictured left to right, top to bottom)
Royal Hobart Hospital has two children in critical condition. Beau Medcraft, 12, was released Friday and will be able to return home.
Premier Peter Gutwein stated that Chace’s relatives are suffering from trauma, but he agreed for authorities to remove his name.
He said, “We have offices there and they can safely travel to Devonport. So we have a support system to help them cope with this incredible and traumatic situation.”
When asked how long the police investigation into the disaster will take, Mr Gutwein said: It is too early to say but there is a lot of pieces of the investigation that need to be pulled together.
“We do not want to rush but we are aware that there is a need in the community for information.”
Gutwein said that more than 40 children in Year 6 and 5 attended the Thursday morning graduation.
He said, “We understand it’s difficult for all involved and we want to ensure we have the best service interview all of those affected.”