Fireworks launch into crowd at a Queensland festival terrorising families
In footage shared on social media, children can be heard screaming and people are seen scrambling out of the way as fireworks explode in and around the crowd at the Jimboomba Family Carnival in Logan, outside of Brisbane.
One man said a firework detonated just 10 metres away from him and his family while another shot into the grandstand as children began crying and families fled.
A man in his 40s was struck in the leg and suffered minor burns according to 7 News. No other injuries have been reported.
The fireworks display, which is now in its second year, has been cancelled for Monday evening's festival and organisers are investigating the incident.
'We have been made aware of an issue regarding the fireworks display last night,' a spokesman for the Jimboomba Family Carnival said in a statement.
'We are investigating this matter alongside our on-site first aid, the operator and all relevant authorities.
'We have cancelled [Monday night's] display to allow this investigation to take place and ensure everyone's continued safety & enjoyment of the carnival.'
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