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Grandmother dies after stepping out of car into open New York City manhole

New Yorkers say one of their fears about living in the city is falling into uncovered maintenance holes. The latest incident has prompted an investigation into how it could have happened.

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Grandmother dies after stepping out of car into open New York City manholeNew Yorkers say one of their fears about living in the city is falling into uncovered maintenance holes. The latest incident has prompted an investigation into how it could have happened.
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