Hillcrest jumping castle inquest set for September
By The BriefBrief
A Tasmanian coronial inquest into the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy will begin in September, nearly five years after the incident. The four-day hearing in Devonport will examine the deaths of six children and serious injuries to three others after a freak wind lifted the jumping castle during end-of-year celebrations at Hillcrest Primary School.
WHO:Tasmanian coronial inquest court
WHAT:Coronial inquest hearings are scheduled to begin into the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
WHERE:Devonport, Tasmania, Australia
WHY:The inquest is being held to examine the Hillcrest jumping castle deaths and serious injuries following the incident.
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