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405977 02: An official from the fire department inspects the area where several manhole covers popped near the Empire State Building causing two minor injuries May 29, 2002 in New York City. News of a possible explosion near the Empire State Building rattled markets following warnings of possible terrorist attacks on the city. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

A Manhole Cover Shoots Into the Air, Narrowly Missing Two People

Author James // Dave & Chuck the Freak

There’s video of a manhole cover in New York City shooting into the air and narrowly missing two people on the sidewalk.  It landed nearby but didn’t hit anyone.  It was caused by an explosion from an electrical issue inside the sewer.

The same thing happened moments later to another manhole cover across the street.  There were a couple of minor injuries, but it could have been disastrous.

WATCH VIDEO HERE

Shocking Video Captures Moment of Upper East Side Manhole Blast

An underground blast sent a 100-pound manhole cover flying into the air in Manhattan Monday, nearly hitting two people walking by before it came crashing down just outside the doors a popular restaurant, exclusive video obtained exclusively by News 4 shows.

 

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