Scores of children saw the tragedy

NEW details surrounding the Tasmanian bouncing castle tragedy have emerged as those affected continue to grapple with the loss.

Two girls and three boys, aged 11 and 12, were killed in the accident which took place after a gust of wind blew a bouncing castle 10 metres into the air.

Grade six students Zane Mellor, Peter Dodt and Addison Stewart have been named among those killed.

Three more children remain in a critical condition at Royal Hobart Hospital while another was released on Friday and is recovering at home.

Tasmania Police Commissioner Darren Hine said dozens of the children’s classmates witnessed the horror, which took place on the school oval at an end-of-year fun day.

“I can say that police understand there were close to 40 year 5 and 6 students taking part in the end-of-term activities when this incident occurred,” he said.

“Several adults were also in attendance when the inflatable equipment lifted into the air and they rendered first aid until emergency services arrived.”

Mr Hine also noted how the state was united in grief after such horror.

“Tasmanians are already coming together to support each other at this very difficult time,” he said.

“The whole community and particularly the Devonport region is feeling this loss deeply.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said there were “no words, there can only be prayers” when speaking about the tragedy on Friday.

He said he and his wife Jenny wanted to extend their deepest sympathies to everyone torn apart by the tragedy.

Mr Morrison said he was talking to the Tasmanian Premier about programs of support that could be offered.