Several children were injured this Tuesday in Long Island, New York, after an accident on an inflatable slide, local authorities reported.
Suffolk County Police said officers responded to a 911 emergency call for
an inflatable that burst while 14 children were in it
, all between the ages of 6 and 7.
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One of the minors broke his leg and four others were taken to hospitals for a check-up after suffering minor injuries.
First responders respond to an inflatable accident in which several children were injured on Long Island, New York, on June 14, 2022.NBC New York
“Several students were transported by ambulance to the hospital for observation and treatment, as needed,” school district superintendent Dr. Gina Talbert told our sister network NBC News' New York affiliate.
"We recognize that this is a very frightening event witnessed by our students, staff and families and we are deeply shocked by how it came to pass," he added.
The children went to Wyandanch Park and jumped on the inflatables as part of a school field trip, police said.
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First aid teams responded immediately and a heavy police presence was seen, according to an NBC New York helicopter.
Talbert said school authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and that the company that rented the inflatable is cooperating with them.
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"The district immediately launched a thorough investigation into the cause of this incident, including working with the company that provided the inflatables," Talbert said.
“We will provide more information as it becomes available.
Right now, our priority is the health and well-being of students who may have been injured and students who attended the event,” she added.