New York Man Dies Falling Through Sidewalk Basement Door

Here's why you should always be careful walking down the street whenever you visit the city. This story comes to us from Brooklyn, where a man walking down the street fell through a cellar door in the sidewalk. He tumbled into the basement of the vacant building and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident happened at approximately 3pm on Sunday. The man, reportedly in his 30's lived in a nearby homeless shelter.

This is an important reminder for our listeners, many of whom visit New York City often. Always avoid stepping on those metal grates and doors in the sidewalk. You never know when one could be loose or broken. There is no time to react, and you'll go down.