Five Children Hospitalised After Jumping Castles Lifted by Strong Winds in Australia

On a single day, two separate incidents across Australia saw inflatable play structures—jumping castles—lifted by strong winds. Five children were injured and taken to hospital for treatment. The events occurred in different locations but shared the same cause: high wind speeds that dislodged the structures. Emergency services responded to both sites, and the children received medical care. No additional injuries were reported beyond the five hospitalised children. The incidents highlight the vulnerability of inflatable equipment to severe weather conditions.