Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced support for the families and community affected by the horrific Devonport jumping castle tragedy.
Peter Dodt, Jalailah Jayne-Marie Jones, Addison Stewart, Jye Sheehan and Zane Mellor were killed when a sudden gust of wind picked up a jumping castle at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport about 10am Thursday.
“We discussed there will need to be ongoing counselling and other emotional support, particularly mental health support,” he said. Premier Peter Gutwein with tributes outside the Hillcrest Primary school Picture: NCA Newswire / Grant VineyTraining will be provided in trauma and psychological first aid to those providing the services.
Tasmanian police described the incident as a “significant local wind event” with investigations underway with involvement from WorkSafe Tasmania. Tasmanian Police Commissioner Darren Hine was asked by reporters about whether the jumping castle was tied to the ground before it became airborne.
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