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Grandmother Dies in Open Manhole Fall | Durham News
A grandmother’s tragic death in a Midtown Manhattan manhole has sparked a lawsuit against Con Edison, as her family accuses the utility of negligence for failing to secure the cover. Witnesses say she fell into the open pit, suffering fatal burns and steam inhalation — a preventable tragedy the family believes could have been avoided with better safety measures. While Con Edison points to a possible truck impact, the lawsuit argues the company had a duty to foresee and mitigate such risks. The case, now in its legal phase, seeks justice and underscores the vital need for infrastructure…
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