US EditionAustralian Bouncy Castle Operator Cleared over Accident that Killed Six Children
- On December 16, 2021, a dust devil lifted a jumping castle into the air at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport, Tasmania, resulting in the deaths of six children and causing serious injuries to three others.
- Nearly two years after the incident, Rosemary Anne Gamble, owner of Taz-Zorb which operated the inflatable castle, was formally charged with breaching workplace health and safety obligations; she entered a plea of not guilty.
- During the hearing before Magistrate Robert Webster, the prosecution argued Gamble failed to properly anchor the castle and train staff, while the defence attributed the tragedy to an unforeseeable dust devil.
- Magistrate Webster found the charge not proved, stating the unprecedented weather made any additional precautions ineffective, resulting in Gamble’s acquittal on June 6, 2025.
- Following the dismissal, families initiated a class-action lawsuit targeting Gamble and the Tasmanian government for inadequate safety measures, while coronial hearings are anticipated to recommence.
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Woman whose bouncy castle was blown into air killing six children acquitted
Bouncy castle owner Rosemary Gamble leaves Devonport Magistrates Court in Devonport (Picture: AAP Image) An Australian woman whose bouncy castle was blown into the air, leaving six children dead, has had charges against her dismissed. A freak gust of wind lifted the inflatable castle about 10 metres into the air, while a number of children were inside. The accident happened at an end of year fair at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport, norther…
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Australian bouncy castle operator cleared over accident that killed six children
SYDNEY: An Australian woman whose bouncy castle was blown into the air by a freak wind event, killing six children, was found not guilty on Friday (Jun 6) of failing to meet her health and safety duties. In December 2021, a gust of wind lifted the inflatable castle about 10m into the air while children wer
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