Bouncy castle tragically kills children in Australia
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According to police, five children died and five were injured after falling from a bouncy castle that was blown into the air in Australia.
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Police said the children had fallen from a height of about 10m (32ft).
Five children were killed and several more were seriously injured when a bouncy castle was blown into the air at an end-of-term party in Australia on Thursday, police said.
The accident occurred at a primary school fun day in Devonport, Tasmania.
"I can now sadly confirm that four children have died, four are in a critical condition and one in a serious condition," police from the island of Tasmania said.
Police said the children had fallen from a height of about 10m (32ft).
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Police were seen distressed at the scene.
"It appears a wind gust caused the castle to lift into the air," Tasmania Police Commander Debbie Williams told reporters outside Hillcrest Primary School.
Paramedics arrived quickly at the scene and the children were given first aid before being flown in helicopters to the hospital.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison described the accident as "unthinkably heartbreaking."
"Young children on a fun day out… and it turns to such horrific tragedy. At this time of the year, it just breaks your heart," he said.
