Large Air Bounce Structure Topples at Gunpo Water Playground... Five Children Hospitalized

Investigation into Installation and Management

Temporary Closure of Water Playground

At approximately 2:51 p.m. on July 17, a large air bounce structure toppled over at a water playground in Sanbon-dong, Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi Province, injuring five children.

The injured children were all under the age of 10. They suffered contusions and other minor injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Accident scene in Gunpo City, Gyeonggi Province. Gyeonggi Provincial Fire and Disaster Headquarters

At the time of the accident, it is understood that dozens of children were playing at the water playground.

The police believe that the accident occurred when the large air bounce, installed next to the pool, fell over on its side.

The water playground is a facility operated by an external company commissioned by Gunpo-si.

The police plan to investigate whether there were any problems during the installation process and whether safety regulations were followed, focusing on those involved with both the air bounce installation company and the site safety management company.

Immediately after the accident, Gunpo-si temporarily closed the water playground.

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