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Truck Driver Fatally Struck By Flying Manhole Cover

A truck driver was killed in a freak accident Wednesday morning when a manhole cover exploded, flew through his windshield, and struck him in the head.

Updated: Jul 24, 2017 5:58 PM

Cops Nab One Manhole Pilferer, Two Tree Guard Snatchers

In the past day police have arrested one man for stealing ConEd manhole covers and two others for taking Times Square tree guards. Selling metal for scrap: so hot right now.

Updated: May 10, 2012 12:13 PM

Protect Your Manhole! Manhole Thieves Are On The Prowl

More than 30 manholes have gone missing in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx since March.

Updated: May 3, 2012 5:57 PM

Two LI Teens Die After Falling Into Backyard Cesspool

The cover for the cesspool (WABC 7) Two people are dead

Updated: Jun 2, 2011 5:56 PM

Investigators: Cesspool Cover Broke Under Boy's Feet

Investigators think they've solved the mystery of the missing manhole cover

Updated: Mar 3, 2010 2:35 PM

Brooklyn Manhole Explosion Injures Con Ed Workers

Two Con Ed workers were injured when a manhole exploded at

Updated: Feb 17, 2010 9:27 AM

Peter King Got Donors $3Mil for Useless Manhole Covers

Long Island Congressman Peter King tried to take care of a

Updated: Jan 25, 2009 12:46 PM