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Woman recalls falling into open manhole on sidewalk: ‘It’s really traumatizing’
A St. Louis woman fell into an open manhole on a sidewalk on July 4, sustaining minor injuries. The incident highlights concerns about public safety, as the manhole was marked as a city water meter pit, making it the property owner's responsibility. A similar incident occurred in 2021, prompting discussions about infrastructure maintenance.
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