4 Children Dead at School in Australia After Jumping Castle Is Blown Into Air by Strong Winds

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Four childrenhave diedafter winds tossed a jumping castle 32 feet into the air at a primary school in Australia.

On Thursday, Tasmania Police revealed in a statement on Facebook that in addition to the four deaths, five other children are seriously injured.

The late victims have been identified as two girls and two boys.

Of the tragedy, Commissioner Darren Hine said, “Our hearts are breaking for the families and loved ones, school mates and teachers of those children taken too soon.”

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First responders were on the scene “within minutes,” per police, and"several" helicopterswere flown out to the location to help transport patients to the hospital.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison alsooffered his condolencesin a statement on social media.

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He added, “Our focus right now is on supporting our community, and all those affected.”

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

source: people.com