Providence firefighter seriously injured after falling down elevator shaft

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence fire officials said a veteran firefighter was seriously injured after falling down an elevator shaft on Monday.

According to officials, they responded to Dominica Manor 100 Atwells Ave. for a report of a person trapped in an elevator during a power outage.

While working to get the person out safely, the firefighter fell around 10 feet into the elevator shaft, fire officials said.

Authorities said he was transported to Rhode Island Hospital with serious injuries…

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