Family of Girl Who Died On Amusement Park Ride Says Their “World Is Shattered”

The family of a 6-year-old girl who died after suffering fatal injuries on a ride at a Colorado amusement park is speaking out.

The spokesperson for the family of Wongel Estifanos told ABC News, “This is a parent’s worst nightmare and something you don’t wish on your worst enemy,” Bementayehu Mekonnen said.

“Their world shattered,” Mekonnen continued. “One moment, they are in denial. The next minute they are trying to plead with God to bring her back. They are bargaining with him. They are angry.”

Wongel died last Sunday while riding the Haunted Mine Drop ride at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park during a family vacation.

The Amusement park closed after the tragic incident, but they are set to reopen today.

“We are deeply saddened and ask that the family and all those impacted be remembered in your thoughts and prayers,” Park General Manager Nancy Heard previously told PEOPLE.

“An investigation that will include state and local authorities, as well as an independent engineering and ride inspection experts and our own maintenance team, is underway,” Heard confirmed.