Two children were killed and several others were seriously injured as they fell from a height of 10 meters after a strong wind swept away a plastic inflatable "castle" at a primary school in the state of Tasmania, police announced today.
First aid services, backed by several helicopters, rushed to the scene of the tragedy around 10:00 a.m. (01:00 CYP local time) at Hilkrest School in Devonport, Australia's third most populous city. No other information was provided to protect the privacy of the children and their families.
According to Australian media, the celebration at the end of the school year was underway at the educational institution when the tragic accident took place. The Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, described the accident as "heartbreaking". "Young children had gone out to have fun with their families, and instead we had such a horrific tragedy this time of year. "It breaks your heart," he said.
(KYPE-APE-BPE-Reuters / GBA)