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A sixth child has died following a tragedy that sawwinds toss a jumping castle 32 feet into the airat a school in Australia.
In astatementreleased on Sunday, Tasmania Police Commissioner Darren Hine confirmed the young boy’s death. “It is with a heavy heart that I can confirm an 11-year-old boy passed away in hospital this afternoon,” Hine said. “His name is Chace Harrison.”
“Our thoughts continue to be with his family, and the families and loved ones of all the children involved, during what is an incomprehensibly difficult time,” added Hine.
Six children have now died due to the tragedy, while two kids remain in critical condition in the hospital, police said. Another is currently recovering at home.
Addison Stewart, Jye Sheehan, Peter Dodt, Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones and Zane Mellor.GoFundMe' Tasmania Police
The freak accident occurred earlier this month when “close to 40” fifth and sixth-graders were “taking part in the end of term activities,” Tasmania Police described in aprior statement.
A significant local wind event swept through the area, which caused a jumping castle and several inflatable “zorb” balls to lift into the air while the students were using them.
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Shortly after the occurrence, Australianauthorities identified the initial five childrenwho tragically died as Addison Stewart, 11, Zane Mellor, 12, Jye Sheehan, 12, Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones, 12, and Peter Dodt, 12.
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In authorities' most recent statement, Hine said that they are continuing to work on the investigation.
“Their priority will be to interview all witnesses, gather and analyze forensic evidence and all environmental aspects, including weather patterns and conditions at the time of the incident,” Hine continued, noting that they will also have to “speak to a large number of traumatized children within a short period of time.”
“It is paramount we don’t pre-empt any outcome until all evidence is gathered and the investigation is complete,” he added. “This will allow the Coroner to determine the findings based on all the available evidence and facts.”
source: people.com
