Child Dies from Electric Shock at Murcia Fair

A two-year-old girl died after receiving an electric shock from a bouncy castle at a fair in Alquerías, Murcia, Spain. The incident occurred around midnight on June 15, 2025. Three other children, aged 8, 11, and 12, also suffered electric shocks but survived. A local resident stated, "It's terrible, something like this shouldn't happen." The Guardia Civil's judicial police are investigating. The bouncy castle had passed inspection, but a fault in the ground connection was later discovered. The mayor of Murcia expressed condolences to the family and neighbors. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of rigorous safety checks at public events.