Court Hears Tragic Details of Hillcrest Jumping Castle Incident

Operator Rosemary Gamble pleads not guilty to safety breaches in the 2021 tragedy that claimed six children's lives in Tasmania.

The incident occurred during Hillcrest Primary School's end-of-year celebration when a gust of wind lifted the jumping castle into the air.
Six children died, and three were seriously injured after falling from the airborne castle, which traveled 75 meters across the school oval.
Rosemary Gamble, owner of Taz-Zorb, faces charges of failing to comply with health and safety duties, with allegations of improper anchoring of the castle.
The court heard that the jumping castle was tethered at only four of the required eight anchor points, against the manufacturer's guidelines.
The hearing includes expert testimonies and agreed facts to minimize trauma for children witnesses, with proceedings expected to last two weeks.