Mourners have paid tribute to the children who died after gust of wind swept away a jumping castle at Hillcrest Primary School Devonport Tasmania. "My baby boy Peter Dodt has grown his wings this afternoon and left me so heartbroken," he shared on Facebook. A sixth child was today confirmed as having died following the jumping castle tragedy. Police Commissioner Darren Hine and Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein spoke to the media, saying Chace died a "short time ago". "It is with a heavy heart that I can confirm an 11-year-old boy passed away in hospital this afternoon," Mr Hine said.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 19, 2021 18:59 UTC