UPDATE: Two children are dead after falling from a jumping castle that was blown into the air, while others are in a critical condition.
Commander Debbie Williams confirmed the second death while speaking at the school, after the castle blew ten metres in the air.
“Tragically I can confirm that there are two deceased children after an incident today at Hillcrest Primary School,” she said. It is not yet known how many other children are injured but two rescue helicopters and multiple ambulances were sent to the scene. Police are expected to hold a media conference on Thursday afternoon.Parents arrive to collect children following the incident. Photo: Helen Kempton“I’ve been made aware of an incident at Hillcrest Primary School involving a jumping castle which got away in high winds,” Mr Gutwein said.
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