Woman dies after falling into open manhole in Midtown: NYPD
A woman tragically died after falling into an open manhole in Midtown Manhattan. The incident occurred late Monday night, prompting a swift response from the NYPD and emergency services. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
- ▪The woman fell into an open manhole near E. 52nd St. and 5th Ave.
- ▪First responders found her unconscious and unresponsive inside the manhole.
- ▪She was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she later died from her injuries.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 34 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Woman falls to her death in open Fifth Avenue manhole in Midtown Manhattan — Quartz
- ▪ US family seeks answers after fatal fall into open Manhattan manhole — The Guardian — US
- ▪ Woman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in Manhattan — NYT > Top Stories
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 06:20:07 -0400 |
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Metro Woman dies after falling into open manhole in Midtown: NYPD By Richard Pollina Published May 19, 2026, 6:20 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A woman is dead after she fell into an open manhole in Midtown Monday night, police said. The NYPD said it responded to a 911 call at around 11:19 p.m. about an unconscious woman near E. 52nd St. and 5th Ave. Con Ed workers repair a manhole cover at 52nd St. and 5th Ave. in Manhattan, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Robert Mecea for New York Post First responders arrived on scene to find the woman unconscious and unresponsive inside an open Con Ed manhole in the street.
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