Frightening scene unfolds on iconic sky ride as child falls down onto boardwalk

The 2-year-old girl fell at about 7:40 p.m. on the Sky Ride in Seaside Heights before the ride started moving, NJ.com reported. She tumbled to the edge of the boardwalk and sand, according to the outlet.

A 3-year-old boy who had been riding with the pair remained on the ride - which Casino Pier staff quickly shut down. 

Firefighters then used a ladder to help the boy descend.

The ride is about 10 to 12 feet above the boardwalk, according to the Asbury Park Press.

Fire Chief Tim Farrell said the girl fell onto an entrance platform not far below the chair and then onto the sand, according to the newspaper, per Asbury Park Press.

Police told the Asbury Park Press the ride appeared to be functioning properly, with no apparent defects.

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, which oversees amusement ride inspections and licensing, is investigating the incident, according to police. 

There is no indication at this time of a ride malfunction.

Amusement park database Coasterpedia indicates that the Sky Ride was built by Borvig and opened at Casino Pier in 1983.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Seaside Heights Police Department and the Seaside Heights Fire Department for comment.

The Jersey Shore incident is the latest in a string of amusement park ride scares across the country.