Hong Kong trampoline park vows to upgrade safety policy after teen, 17, suffers head injuries
- Ryze Ultimate Trampoline Park in Quarry Bay says staff are investigating accident involving 17-year-old and younger participant, 14, who injured his collarbone
- Sports expert says government could better regulate commercial trampoline venues by introducing annual checks, guidance on staff-to-customer ratio
The operator of a Hong Kong trampoline park has vowed to improve safety measures after a teenager was injured in a collision with another youth, as a sports expert called for authorities to step up regulations at commercial venues offering such activities.
A spokeswoman for Ryze Ultimate Trampoline Park on Wednesday said staff were investigating the cause of the accident, a day after a 17-year-old teen suffered a head injury when he collided with a 14-year-old boy.
“As we delve deeper into this incident, we are committed to continuously improving our protocols and implementing enhanced safety measures to minimise injuries,” she said.
The spokeswoman said the two boys were injured when they “accidentally collided while jumping on the same trampoline” on Tuesday at the venue, which is located on Java Road in Quarry Bay. Police noted the accident happened at around 3pm.
The site was conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the incident, she added.
