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Ferris wheel incident sparks panic

Felix Chaudhary Digital Content Manager [email protected]

December 11, 2024 4:39 pm

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People enjoying a ferris wheel ride in Wairiki, Taveuni, panicked and jumped from the apparatus after the engine developed mechanical issues, forcing it to spin back and forth.

A man bellowed over the public address system in iTaukei for passengers not to jump, but many ignored him, as seen in this video obtained by FBC News.

The ride was part of the entertainment at the Wairiki 7s.

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FBC News has reached out to authorities for comment.

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