Concerns raised about the condition of amusement rides at the Hibiscus Festival

Concerns have been raised about the condition of amusement rides at the Hibiscus Festival that is currently being held at the Valelevu Grounds in Nasinu.

This comes after 2 incidents at the festival.

In one incident, a child had fallen off a ferris wheel on Monday night. In another incident, an amusement ride that was in operation with people on it began to give off excessive smoke forcing operators to stop the ride completely, getting people to get off and move away from the ride and bringing in fire extinguishers to contain the problem.

When questioned by Fijivillage on whether the amusement rides at the festival are passed safe under OHS, the Hibiscus Committee President Hirdesh Prasad says we have to go to the grounds to talk to him.

Prasad says the committee is assisting in the treatment of the child who was injured.

When asked about the incidents, Prasad insisted to be interviewed at the Hibiscus venue at the Valelevu Grounds and refused to comment in detail on the two incidents that has raised questions about the safety of the amusement rides.

Meanwhile, tonight is youth night at the Hibiscus Festival and the crowning of the Prince and Princess.

Mr Lei Entertainers, Mohammed Khan won the Kings Best Talent last night.

The first award in the Queen contestants category, the Best Research Topic was won by Miss Suva City Council, Simran Nand while Miss Fiji Society for the Blind sponsored by Auto Care, Jessica Fong won the Best Sarong Award.