A 12-year-old boy has died after he and two friends spent the night inside a skip bin in Adelaide's northern suburbs. The council says it will review its bin collection times in response to the tragedy.
What happened
The three boys crawled into the skip bin on a residential street one night. When morning came, one of them was dead. The other two boys were taken to hospital for assessment.
Police were called to the scene after the boys were discovered. The exact cause of death has not yet been confirmed, and investigations are ongoing.
Council response
The local council has said it will review its bin collection times to try to prevent similar incidents. A spokesperson said the council is working with police and the community following the incident.
The tragedy has prompted renewed calls for greater awareness of the dangers of playing in or near waste bins. Authorities have reminded parents and children that skip bins can be hazardous, especially when they are left overnight.
The two surviving boys are receiving support. The community has expressed its shock and condolences to the family of the deceased boy.
