Showfest organisers say onlookers ‘stressed’ by Cairns showgrounds accident, woman in stable condition

The organisers of an event where a woman plummeted several metres from a carnival ride say they have not been given any specific information about what caused the horrific incident.

A 25-year-old woman is in a stable condition at Cairns Hospital, where she was rushed on Saturday evening after falling out of The Hangover ride at the Cairns showgrounds.

Event organisers Showfest expressed their deep concern for the woman’s wellbeing in a statement posted to their website.

“As organisers of Showfest,…