Work begins on a permanent memorial for victims of jumping castle tragedy

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Countless tributes to the six victims of the Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy in northwest Tasmania will form part of a permanent memorial.

Flowers, teddy bears, toys and heartfelt messages of support continue to be left outside the school in Devonport after the freak accident during end-of-year celebrations on December 16.Six children were killed after a jumping castle was lifted 10 metres into air by a powerful gust of wind.

"It is not known what this will be at this stage, but what is known is that it will be a suitable place where our community can remember these precious children."Funerals for their schoolmates Peter Dodt, Jalailah Jones and Addison Stewart are scheduled to be held in coming days.Around 40 children were enjoying celebrations on the final day of the school year when a gust of wind picked up the jumping castle and several inflatable zorb balls.

More than $1.4 million has been raised for the families via an online fundraising page, while the federal government has committed $800,000 to counselling and support for the region.

 

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