Wayne County Closes Sledding Hill After Injuries

Wayne County officials have closed Middlebelt Hill, a popular sledding location at Hines Park in Westland, Michigan, following multiple accidents and injuries. The hill, also known as 'Deadman's Hill', has been barricaded due to safety concerns after incidents involving serious injuries, including those of a 10-year-old girl and an adult woman named Jessica Wollweber, who is in critical condition after a sledding accident. The county is evaluating safety measures to prevent further accidents, and violators of the closure could face citations. The closure has incited calls for enhanced safety features, such as barriers, to protect sledders from nearby trees and water. Community members, including Wollweber's family, have started a fundraising campaign to support those injured. Officials emphasize the importance of adhering to the closure for public safety.