Child, 3, in critical condition after violent storm tears through inflatable house

WorldFamily & Parenting
2 Jun 2026 • 7:15 PM MYT
The Independent
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Child, 3, in critical condition after violent storm tears through inflatable house

  • A violent thunderstorm in Greater Montreal launched an inflatable house into the air on Sunday afternoon, resulting in multiple injuries.
  • A three-year-old child is in critical condition after being trapped inside the inflatable house as it was lifted approximately 40 feet high.
  • Paramedics evaluated 11 people at Ouellette Park in LaSalle, with six individuals, including four adults and two children, transported to the hospital.
  • Witnesses described chairs and tables flying as the storm hit, with the inflatable house dramatically turning in the air before crashing down.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) had issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Montreal and surrounding areas prior to the incident.

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