St. Louis Streets Department
Coverage of St. Louis Streets Department in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Woman recalls falling into open manhole on sidewalk: ‘It’s really traumatizing’
Jamie Hassan fell into an open manhole on a St. Louis sidewalk, sustaining minor injuries and requiring hospital treatment. A Good Samaritan helped her escape the pitch-black hole. The incident highlights concerns about public safety, with the manhole's responsibility attributed to the property owner despite being on a city sidewalk.
- Woman recalls falling into open manhole on sidewalk: ‘It’s really traumatizing’
A St. Louis woman, Jamie Hassan, fell into an open manhole on a city sidewalk, sustaining minor injuries. The manhole, marked as city water infrastructure, was managed by the property owner. Hassan expressed concerns about public safety hazards, citing a similar incident in 2021.