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Investigation continues into the tragic ferris wheel incident

July 3, 2023 3:25 pm

Communications Fiji Ltd is working with the Ministry of Industrial Relations and the police in its investigation surrounding the Ferris wheel tragedy last week.

The national broadcasting company revealed that a National OHS team had certified and passed all rides prior to the commencement of the Fiji Showcase event.

The event, where tragedy claimed the life of a 21-year-old while two others remain admitted in critical condition at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital.

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The trio fell from a moving Ferris wheel last Friday.

All other mechanical amusement rides have been suspended except for the merry-go-round.

This will be replaced with bouncy castles.

 

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