Woman dies after plunging into uncovered manhole outside luxury stores
A woman tragically died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan. The incident occurred late Monday night, and she was found unconscious before being transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the uncovered manhole.
- ▪The 56-year-old woman was discovered inside the manhole near East 52nd Street around 11:19 p.m.
- ▪Emergency services transported her to New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she was declared dead.
- ▪The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending family notification, and the cause of death will be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
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New York Woman dies after plunging into uncovered manhole outside luxury stores Police say the 56-year-old was found unconscious inside the manhole near East 52nd Street; no arrests have been made By Brittany Miller Fox News Published May 19, 2026 4:56pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 19 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A woman died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan late Monday night, police told Fox News Digital.
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