Crime & Safety
Worker Rescued From 12-Foot Manhole In East Harlem, FDNY Says
The worker was pulled from the manhole by firefighters and taken to Mount Sinai Morningside, officials said.
EAST HARLEM, NY — A worker was rescued from a 12-foot-deep manhole in East Harlem on Wednesday morning and taken to the hospital, according to the FDNY.
Firefighters responded at about 9:08 a.m. to 2085 Second Ave., between East 106th and East 108th streets, after receiving reports of a worker down inside the manhole.
FDNY crews removed the worker from the manhole before EMS transported the person to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, officials said.
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The FDNY did not release the worker's condition, identity or any additional details about what led to the incident.
No further information was immediately available.
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