SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Four Australian children died and many more were injured after strong winds lifted a jumping castle high into the sky during school end-of-the-year celebrations. The jump caused them to plummet 10 metres (33.3 feet). Authorities confirmed this on Thursday. This prompted a flood of sorrow.

At Devonport, in northwest Tasmania, two teenage girls and two boys were killed in a tragic accident that occurred at 10 AM. According to authorities, five other children are currently in hospital.

It was unclear how the jumping castle went up in the air. No other information about their identities were available, except the fact that they happened at Hillcrest Primary School. Students who are in Year 6 of their primary school years, typically 10 to 11, are usually aged 10.

This accident, which was one of the most tragic involving amusement rides in Australia, caused widespread disbelief.

“On a date when these children were supposed to be celebrating the end of their primary school days, instead we are all grieving their loss,” Darren Hine, Tasmania Police Commissioner told reporters.

Our hearts go out to the parents, loved ones, classmates, and teachers who lost these young men too quickly.

Peter Gutwein (Tasmanian premier) stated “it is just inconceivable that such a shocking tragedy has happened” and promised to conduct an extensive investigation.

Scott Morrison, the Prime Minister of Australia, called it “shatteringly heartbreaking”

It turns out to be such a terrible tragedy for young children who are enjoying a family day. Morrison stated that the tragedy “just breaks your heart.”

Hine, the police chief, indicated that the incident would be referred for inquest to a coroner after an initial examination.

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