I have fond memories of Wildwood in New Jersey, but this story is just so devastating. In what is being called a “freak accident,” an 11-year-old girl died after falling from about half-way up a ride on the Giant Wheel Ferris wheel on Friday.

Authorities are unsure yet of what actually happened, but Ferris wheels have always been a bit scary to me. Not sure how this will affect Wildwood visitors for the rest of the summer season, but for now the park is closed.

Stay safe when traveling this summer.