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Woman Falls to Death in Uncovered NYC Manhole
19 May
Summary
- A woman died after falling 10 feet into an uncovered manhole.
- The incident occurred outside Cartier in Midtown Manhattan.
- Family reports no warning signs or barriers around the manhole.
A devastating incident occurred late on Monday, May 16, when a 56-year-old woman lost her life after falling into an uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan. The woman had just exited her parked Mercedes-Benz near the Cartier store at 653 Fifth Avenue when she fell approximately 10 feet into the Con Edison manhole.
Emergency services found the woman unconscious and unresponsive within the manhole. She was immediately transported to New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she was tragically pronounced deceased by medical personnel. Con Edison expressed sadness over the event and initiated an investigation into how it happened.
Family members visited the scene the following morning, expressing their shock and seeking understanding of the tragedy. They noted the absence of any cones, warning signs, or barriers around the manhole, which contributed to the perilous situation. The family is still grappling with the sudden loss.
