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Woman recalls falling into open manhole on sidewalk: ‘It’s really traumatizing’
By Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - A St. Louis woman is calling for action after she fell into an open manhole on a city sidewalk.Jamie Hassan says she fell into an open manhole on the evening of July 4. She parked in north St. Louis and was walking on the sidewalk toward a nearby bar when all of a sud...
Key takeaway Jamie Hassan says she fell into an open manhole on the evening of July 4.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The recent incident of a woman falling into an open manhole on a sidewalk in another city raises concerns about the state of Atlanta 's own infrastructure. While this specific incident occurred in St. Louis, it highlights the potential dangers that can exist in any urban area with aging infrastructure. In Atlanta, the responsibility for maintaining manholes and sidewalks falls on a combination of city departments and private property owners, which can sometimes lead to confusion and gaps in maintenance. As the city continues to grow and develop, it's crucial that Atlanta's public works department prioritizes regular inspections and maintenance of its infrastructure, including manholes and sidewalks, to prevent similar incidents from occurring here. The fact that the woman in St. Louis suffered only minor injuries is a reminder that the consequences of such an incident can be much worse, and Atlanta should take proactive steps to ensure its residents' safety.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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