Six children have now died following a devastating jumping castle incident last Thursday.
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Addison Stewart, 11, Zane Mellor, 12, Jye Sheehan, 12, Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones, 12, and Peter Dodt, 12 lost their lives while celebrating the end of the year at Hillcrest Primary School on Thursday morning.
Days later, on Sunday, 11-year-old Chace Harrison had his life support turned off after fighting for his life for three days at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
The students were six of nine playing on a jumping castle and several "zorb" balls when it was blown into the air by a gust of wind.
Two children remain in a critical condition while one is recovering at home.
If people need support at this difficult time, there are a range of 24 hour support available:
- Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800
- Mental Health Services Helpline - 1800 332 388
- Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
- Lifeline - 131114