Serious leg, back injuries after man falls into manhole on Sand Island

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Fire Department responded to an incident reported as a confined rescue Tuesday morning at the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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The incident was reported around 8 a.m. and by 8:30 the patient was transferred to EMS for care.

Officials said a 32-year-old man suffered serious injuries to his leg and back after he fell into a manhole.

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The man was taken to an emergency room in serious condition.