Coverage dated December 15, 2021 to December 16, 2021

Australia mourns 5 children killed when bouncy castle flew into the air

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Five children were killed and another four were injured when the bouncy castle they were in was lifted into the air by a gust of wind.

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Deutsche Welle
Tasmania: 5 children killed as wind picks up bouncy castle | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Dec 15, 2021
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Five children have died and several more were seriously injured when strong wind lifted a bouncy castle into the air at an elementary school party on the Australian island state of Tasmania.
Boston
5 children die in bouncy castle accident in Australia (opens Boston)
Published Dec 15, 2021
Boston's feed description
SYDNEY (AP) — Five children died and four others were in critical condition on Thursday after falling from a bouncy castle in Australia.
Al Jazeera
Several children killed in Australia bouncy castle tragedy (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Dec 15, 2021
Al Jazeera's feed description
Four children fall to their death after gust of wind throws their bouncy castle high up into the air.
Fox News
Bouncy castle accident kills 5 children during school celebration: 'Our hearts are breaking' (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 15, 2021
Fox News's feed description
A tragedy has occurred involving the deaths of multiple children after a bounce castle was lifted 33 feet into the air by wind, according to Tasmania Police.
New York Times
5 Schoolchildren Are Killed in Fall From Bouncy Castle in Australia (opens New York Times)
Published Dec 15, 2021
New York Times's feed description
A gust of wind swept up the inflatable on the last day of school, and the students fell more than 30 feet. Several others were critically injured.
Forbes
At Least Five Children Dead And Several Others Injured In Bouncy Castle Accident In Australia (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 15, 2021
Forbes's feed description
The incident took place during a primary school’s year-end celebrations when strong winds blew an inflated bouncy castle more than 30 feet into the air.
Local News 8
Five children dead and four injured after wind lifts bouncy castle into the air (opens Local News 8)
Published Dec 15, 2021
Local News 8's feed description
By Cheryl Ho, CNN Five children are dead and another four are critically injured after they fell 32 feet (10 meters) from a bouncy castle lifted into the air by wind at a school event in Australia. Children at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport, on the north coast of Tasmania, were celebrating th…
Deutsche Welle
Tasmania: Children killed as wind picks up bouncy castle | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Dec 15, 2021
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Four children have died and several more were seriously injured when strong wind lifted a bouncy castle into the air at an elementary school party on the Australian island of Tasmania.
WOGX Ocala
Bouncy castle in Australia lifted into air by wind, killing 5 children (opens WOGX Ocala)
Published Dec 15, 2021
WOGX Ocala's feed description
A bouncy castle accident in Tasmania, Australia, left five children dead and several others hurt, authorities said.
NBC News
Five children killed after winds send bouncy castle flying in Australia (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 15, 2021
NBC News's feed description
Five children were killed and four others seriously injured after falling from a bouncy castle that was blown into the air during a celebration at a school in Tasmania, Australia.
The Guardian
Australia jumping castle tragedy: five children dead and several critically injured in Tasmania (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 15, 2021
The Guardian's feed description
Police say children fell about 10 metres after wind lifted a bouncy castle into the air at Hillcrest primary school in Devonport
MyNorthwest
4 children die in bouncy castle accident in Australia (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Dec 15, 2021
MyNorthwest's feed description
SYDNEY (AP) -- Four children died and four others were in critical condition after falling from a bouncy castle that was lifted 10 meters (33 feet) into
The Daily Caller
5 Children Die In Bouncy Castle Incident (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Dec 15, 2021
The Daily Caller's feed description
Five children died after falling from a bouncy castle in Australia on Thursday when it was lifted into the air by a gust of wind.
KVOA Tucson
Five kids dead after wind throw bouncy castle 33 feet in the air (opens KVOA Tucson)
Published Dec 15, 2021
KVOA Tucson's feed description
TASMANIA, Australia (RTV) - Five children died and four others were in critical condition Thursday after falling from a bouncy castle that was lifted 33 feet into the air by
CBS News
5 children die after gust of wind sweeps away bouncy castle during school celebration in Australia (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 15, 2021
CBS News's feed description
Five other children were being treated, including four in critical condition, officials said.
Portland Press Herald
Five children die in bouncy castle accident in Australia (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Dec 15, 2021
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Four others are in critical condition.
KENS 5 San Antonio
Australia mourns 5 children killed when bouncy castle flew into the air (opens KENS 5 San Antonio)
Published Dec 16, 2021
KENS 5 San Antonio's feed description
Five children were killed and another four were injured when the bouncy castle they were in was lifted into the air by a gust of wind.
MyNorthwest
Australia mourns child victims of bouncy castle accident (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Dec 16, 2021
MyNorthwest's feed description
SYDNEY (AP) -- Christmas lights have been turned off and a candlelight vigil was held in the Australian town where five children died after falling from a
Breitbart News
5 Children Killed in Fall from Bouncy Castle Lifted by Wind in Australia (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 16, 2021
Breitbart News's feed description
Five children were killed when they fell from a bouncy castle that was pulled into the air by a wind gust outside a school in Australia.

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