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Woman recalls falling into open manhole on sidewalk: ‘It’s really traumatizing’
By WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· 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 Nashville
While this incident occurred in St. Louis, it raises concerns for Nashville residents who regularly walk on sidewalks in the city. The fact that a similar incident happened in St. Louis in 2021, and the sewer district was aware of deteriorating concrete covers, suggests that cities must be proactive in inspecting and maintaining their infrastructure. In Nashville, the city's sidewalks and manholes are used by pedestrians daily, and it's crucial that the city ensures these areas are safe. The issue of responsibility, as seen in St. Louis where the property owner is liable for manholes on city sidewalks, is also relevant in Nashville. The city must clarify who is responsible for maintaining manholes and sidewalks to prevent such incidents. Nashville's public works department should take note of this incident and review their inspection and maintenance procedures to minimize the risk of accidents.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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