Bouncy castle operator cleared in tragedy that killed six
Summary
An Australian court cleared Rosemary Anne Gamble, a bouncy castle operator, of breaching safety laws after a 2021 tragedy in Tasmania that killed six children. The court ruled that an unpredictable weather event, a dust devil, caused the accident, not negligence on Gamble's part. Families of the victims expressed deep anguish over the verdict.Key Facts
- The incident occurred in December 2021 at a primary school event in Devonport, Tasmania.
- Six children, aged 11 and 12, died after strong winds lifted the bouncy castle into the air.
- Rosemary Anne Gamble ran the bouncy castle business and was charged nearly two years later.
- The court found her not guilty, stating the weather event was unprecedented and unforeseeable.
- A dust devil, which is a small, rapidly spinning wind vortex, caused the accident.
- Families of the victims were upset with the verdict, feeling justice was not served.
- Ms. Gamble expressed sympathy, acknowledging the lasting scars from the tragedy.
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