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James McNeill & Gemma Ryder

Bouncy Castle company 'shocked' as boy swept up in air in 'freak' inflatable ball accident

A bouncy castle company has been left "shocked" over the "terrible freak incident" where a nine-year-old was seriously injured in an inflatable zorb ball attraction.

Liverpool Echo reports the young boy was injured when the inflatable was blown away by a gust of wind shortly before 2pm on Sunday June 4 during the Southport Food and Drink Festival in Victoria Park.

Bouncy Castle Parade said its "thoughts and prayers" are with the boy and they "wish him a rapid recovery". They are currently assisting with multi-agency investigations.

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