Tragic accident at Sydney primary school takes life of 10yo

A child has been killed in a horror accident at a Sydney school for children with disabilities.

Tragedy struck St. Lucy's School for disabled children in Sydney's north when a ten-year-old child lost their life in a horrific accident. 

Emergency services responded to the call for help at 2 pm when a child was found trapped beneath a lift on the school's premises.

The school is known for its commitment to providing education to students with a wide range of disabilities, including mild to severe intellectual disability, autism, and sensory impairments. 

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Kuring-Gai Police Area Command officers arrived promptly at the scene and are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. 

“Officers attached to Kuring-Gai Police Area Command arrived to find a ten-year-old boy trapped under a lift,” a police statement said. “Police remain at a school in Wahroonga following the death of a child.”

The authorities assure there is no ongoing risk to the public related to the incident.

As the investigation unfolds, law enforcement officers are making efforts to contact the child's parents, recognising the sensitive nature of the situation. 

The community mourns this devastating loss, and further updates are expected.

More to come.

Originally published as Tragic accident at Sydney primary school takes life of 10yo