BOSTON — A delivery driver was taken to the hospital after police say he fell 20 feet down a ventilation shaft at a hotel in Boston on Friday morning.
Officers responding to a report of a person trapped at the Omni Parker House at 60 School Street in the city’s downtown section just before 7 a.m. learned a man had plummeted into the shaft, according to the Boston Police Department.
Police noted that the victim was conscious and alert at the time of the emergency response.
There was no immediate word on the extent of his injuries or the circumstances surrounding his fall.
In a statement on the incident, Boston’s Deputy Building Commissioner Marc Joseph said, “The safety of Boston’s residents, workers, and visitors is our top priority. Property owners have a responsibility to ensure that all structural elements of their buildings, including sidewalk window well grates and other exterior components, are properly maintained and safe. Our inspectors responded promptly to assess the condition, and a maintenance violation will be issued. We will work with the property owner to ensure the necessary repairs are made and the area is brought into compliance to prevent future hazards.”
An investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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