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Australian school children injured in jumping castle fall

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Several children in Australia have been injured after falling from a jumping castle that was blown into the air by strong winds, officials say.

The incident happened at a primary school in Devonport, Tasmania, around 10.00 local time on Thursday (23:00 Wednesday GMT).

Police said the children had fallen from a height of about 10m (6ft).

They added there were "serious injuries" but did not immediately provide further details.

Paramedics were attending to those injured and a rescue helicopter had been sent, officials said.

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The Hillcrest Primary School had been holding an end-of-year fete for students, reported the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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