Woman dies in NYC after stepping into open manhole
A 56-year-old woman tragically died after stepping into an open manhole in Midtown Manhattan. The incident occurred late Monday night, and the woman was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the open manhole, which was steaming at the time of the accident.
- ▪The woman was identified as Donika Gocaj.
- ▪She fell into a manhole that was approximately 10 feet deep.
- ▪The incident took place near the Cartier store on Fifth Avenue.
- ▪Con Edison is investigating the situation and expressed condolences to the family.
- ▪The manhole was steaming when the woman fell in.
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U.S. newsWoman dies in NYC after stepping into open manholeAuthorities said she parked her car and accidentally walked into the unsealed hole.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00A freak accident in midtown Manhattan claimed the life of a 56-year-old woman just before midnight Tuesday.NBC NewsShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 19, 2026, 5:01 PM EDTBy Madison Lambert and Tim StellohA woman fell to her death in New York City after she accidentally stepped into an open manhole, authorities said Tuesday.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The 56-year-old woman had parked her car in Midtown Manhattan when she walked into the manhole late Monday, an official with the New York Police Department said.The hole, which was…
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