A 5-year-old Maryland boy was fatally injured late Friday when a wind gust blew a bounce house into the air, officials said.
The incident occurred shortly after 9:21 p.m. Friday at the Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf.
Emergency crews responded to reports of a moon bounce house that became airborne with children inside it because of strong winds.
“The moon bounce was carried approximately 15 to 20 feet up in the air, causing children to fall before it landed on the playing field” where the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs minor leagues baseball team was playing.
First responders were already at the scene for the game and were assisted by volunteers and trainers in responding to the incident within minutes.
A La Plata boy died from his injuries at Children’s National Hospital in Washington.
A second child remains hospitalized with non-life-threatening wounds.
“We extend our deepest empathy to the children and their families during this difficult time,” said Charles County Government Commission President Reuben B. Collins.
“We thank our EMS team and the Maryland State Police for their swift actions to ensure the children received immediate care.”
