Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸(@Bubblebathgirl):Tragic accident: Woman falls into open manhole in Midtown Manhattan: A 56-year-old woman tragically lost her life Monday night after stepping out of her parked Mercedes-Benz SUV and falling into an uncovered manhole at West 52nd Street and Fifth Avenue. She fell about 10 feet and was rushed to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Con Edison is investigating how the manhole was left open. My deepest condolences go out to her family and loved ones. This is a heartbreaking reminder to stay alert on city streets, especially at night. (Video: AI)

2026.05.19 11:55

Tragic accident: Woman falls into open manhole in Midtown Manhattan: A 56-year-old woman tragically lost her life Monday night after stepping out of her parked Mercedes-Benz SUV and falling into an uncovered manhole at West 52nd Street and Fifth Avenue. She fell about 10 feet and was rushed to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Con Edison is investigating how the manhole was left open. My deepest condolences go out to her family and loved ones. This is a heartbreaking reminder to stay alert on city streets, especially at night. (Video: AI)