Building worker injured after falling down elevator shaft

By WTOP Staff
October 31, 2012 | 1:15 PM

WASHINGTON – A building worker is recovering in the hospital after falling down an elevator shaft Wednesday morning.

It happened at 655 15th St. NW around 8:15 a.m.

D.C. Fire says the person fell less than one story, or about 10 feet, and is in stable condition.

Firefighters are working to pull the worker out.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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