Elevator kills mechanic in Bronx building

February 18, 2021 Bronx, New York – at around 9:44am police and firefighters responded to a 911 call.

The 25-year-old mechanic was working on the lift in an apartment building, when the elevator fell down, killing him.

FDNY performed an elevator rescue inside of 133 E. Clarke Place, pulling the victim from under the elevator and transporting him to a local hospital, but he could not be saved.

The Medical Examiner will determine the manner and cause of death. The investigation is ongoing.



The identity of the deceased is pending family notification.

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