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Montreal Inflatable Tragedy Sparks Call for Safety Regulations

6/5/2026

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Inflatable Castle Accident

Montreal tragedy has spotlighted Quebec’s absence of safety regulations for inflatable play structures.
Three-year-old Ava Ciampini died when a castle lifted by 50 km/h winds injured 11 people at a LaSalle party May 31 2026.
Coroner Martine Lachance was appointed to investigate the death and may issue safety recommendations.
Health Canada advises anchoring or deflating inflatables when winds exceed 30 km/h to prevent accidents.

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Police Probe Bouncehouse

Police are currently still probing possible criminal negligence in the bounce-house tragedy.
A three-year-old girl died when a bounce house was lifted by winds at a Montreal community event, injuring eleven others.
Officials have publicly not released the victim’s name, and no charges have been filed.
Authorities officially have currently withheld details on the severity of the other eleven injuries.

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Center coverage emphasized the regulatory gap and Health-Canada safety guidance for inflatable structures, which Right coverage did not mention.
Center coverage identified the child victim by name and noted the coroner’s appointment, details omitted from Right coverage in the aftermath.

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Inflatable Castle Accident

Montreal tragedy has spotlighted Quebec’s absence of safety regulations for inflatable play structures.
Three-year-old Ava Ciampini died when a castle lifted by 50 km/h winds injured 11 people at a LaSalle party May 31 2026.
Coroner Martine Lachance was appointed to investigate the death and may issue safety recommendations.
Health Canada advises anchoring or deflating inflatables when winds exceed 30 km/h to prevent accidents.

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