Investigation ongoing into primary school incident in Devonport
The investigation into a tragic incident at a primary school in Devonport yesterday is continuing. Five children have died, and another three remain in hospital after a significant local wind event reportedly caused a jumping castle and several inflatable “zorb” balls to lift into the air yesterday morning. Police understand there were close to 40…
Five deaths confirmed – Hillcrest Primary School incident
Sadly, police can confirm another child has died in hospital following the incident at Hillcrest Primary School this morning. Again, our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic incident.
Four children die in tragic incident at a Devonport Primary School
Sadly, four children have died and five have been seriously injured in a tragic incident involving a jumping castle at a Devonport primary school today. Nine Grade 5/6 Hillcrest Primary School students fell from a height of around 10 metres after a significant local wind event caused a jumping castle and several inflatable “zorb” balls…
Hillcrest Primary School incident – two deaths confirmed
Tragically police can confirm two children have died as a result of an incident at Hillcrest Primary School around 10am this morning.
Hillcrest Primary School incident ongoing
Police and emergency services remain on the scene of a serious incident at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport, after a wind event caused a jumping castle to lift into the air. Several children fell from a height of about 10 metres around 10am and are currently receiving medical treatment at the scene as well as…
Police attending serious incident at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport
Police and emergency services are responding to a serious incident at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport, after a wind event caused a jumping castle to lift into the air. Several children fell from a height of about ten metres around 10am and are currently receiving medical treatment at the scene. Some serious injuries have occurred.…
Fatal Motorcycle Crash – Castra Road, Sprent
Sadly police can confirm a female has died as a result of a crash involving a motorcycle and utility on Castra Road, Sprent. Police were called to the scene at 2025hrs. The rider of the motorcycle died at the scene. The driver of the utility was not injured however was conveyed to the Mersey Community…
Youths Arrested For Assault – Kingston Plaza Shopping Complex
Approximately 8.32pm Tasmania Police received multiple ‘000’ calls from concerned members of the public relating to a disturbance at the Kingston Plaza Shopping Complex. Members of the public reported that two youths, armed with a hammer and a machete acting aggressively towards patrons and had assaulted a member of the public. Multiple police units were…
Launceston man charged
A 21-year-old Launceston man has been arrested in relation to the shooting of a 29-year-old man at Newnham yesterday morning. The man has been charged with aggravated carjacking and firearms offences resulting from an unrelated matter. He was detained in custody to appear before the Launceston Magistrates Court today. At this stage no charges have…
New Commander appointed within ranks of Tasmania Police
The Commissioner of Police, Darren Hine, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Commander within the ranks of Tasmania Police. “I congratulate Commander Jason Elmer on his promotion to the rank of Commander within Tasmania Police today,” said Commissioner Hine. Officers at the rank of Commander provide executive leadership and direction, ensuring the…