As authorities investigate a hammer-throwing incident which critically injured a 13-year-old boy at a suburban Adelaide athletics ground, police say the 'tragic' situation appears to have been the result of an 'incredibly unfortunate accident'.
A 13-year-old boy was rushed to hospital on Thursday evening after what police have described as a "tragic" and "incredibly unfortunate" hammer-throwing accident at an Adelaide suburban athletics ground.
The commissioner said "obviously there'll be enquiries" regarding the circumstances that led up to the injury."This is just one of those incredibly unfortunate accidents that happen. In a statement, Christian Brothers College principal David Johnston confirmed one of the school's Year 7 students was involved in a "very unfortunate" accident during athletics training at the reserve.
"We have arranged for our school counsellors and additional support personnel to provide guidance and emotional support for both students and staff as we navigate through this difficult time.)
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