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NHK
2 days ago
- Climate
- NHK
Yokohama manhole lid possibly blown off in 'air hammer phenomenon'
Downpours on Thursday night in Yokohama City, near Tokyo, may have caused a manhole cover to blow off, allowing water to gush out onto streets. The incident occurred at an intersection in Yokohama's Kohoku Ward shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Water spewed out of the manhole and fragments of cracked asphalt were scattered on the road surface. City officials suspect a massive amount of rainwater flowed into sewer pipes in a short time, compressing the air inside and increasing pressure in what is called an "air hammer phenomenon." The officials say asphalt fragments struck three nearby vehicles. They say a 39-year-old mother and her 9-year-old son in one of the cars sustained minor injuries. The Japan Meteorological Agency says its radar analysis shows that about 100 millimeters of rain fell in and around Kohoku Ward in the hour through 7:40 p.m. Workers have engaged in repair work, including sealing off the manhole. The roads became passable by early Thursday morning. City officials intend to take measures to prevent a recurrence, such as installing pipes in the manhole shaft to allow air to escape.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Manhole explodes in Lawrence, motorists, pedestrians asked to avoid area
Motorists and pedestrians are being asked to avoid the area of Broadway and Broadford streets after a manhole explosion. According to Lawrence police, National Grid is working the area after the explosion earlier Sunday morning. There are no injuries to report, and police are on scene. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
CBS News
06-05-2025
- CBS News
Firefighters rescue person trapped in Beverly Grove manhole
Firefighters rescued a man who became trapped inside of a manhole in Beverly Grove on Tuesday. They were called to the 150 block of S. San Vicente Boulevard at around 3:45 p.m. after learning of the incident, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Upon arrival, they found the man unable to get out under his own power. SkyCal was overhead as crews helped the man, who was completely naked aside from a blanket provided by firefighters, from the hole and wheeled him to an awaiting ambulance. It's unclear what injuries the man may have suffered, but he appeared to be alert as he was loaded into the back. There was no information immediately available on why the man was inside of the manhole in the first place.
