56-Year-Old Woman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhattan Manhole
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- •New York police and fire crews responded to the incident in Midtown Manhattan on 2026-05-19.
- •The uncovered manhole was located near a curb where Donike Gocaj had just exited a vehicle.
- •Emergency responders found Gocaj inside the manhole and transported her to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
- •Reports describe the manhole as connected to a steam system that released extremely hot steam into the shaft.
- •Witness accounts indicate there were no visible barriers or warning signs around the open manhole at the time of the fall.
- •City authorities have opened an investigation into whether a utility crew or contractor had recently worked at the site.
- •Family members identified Donike Gocaj as a grandmother who lived in New York.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If New York City investigators find a utility company failed to secure the manhole The company could face fines and lawsuits from the family of Donike Gocaj.
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WESTFrance24 - World (EN)New York woman dies after falling into open manhole after exiting carMEArab Times (Kuwait)Woman dies after falling into an uncovered maintenance hole in New York CityREGIONALHindustan Times - WorldNew York grandmother dies after being ‘boiled’ in steam-filled Midtown manholeREGIONAL