A woman in a Mott Haven apartment suffered a fall after adjusting an accordion divider supporting a window air conditioning unit, landing unconscious in the alleyway below. The incident occurred late Tuesday, raising concerns about home safety and the risks of DIY repairs. Authorities have not yet released details on the woman’s condition or whether the fall was witnessed. Residents and safety experts are likely weighing in on common household hazards as investigations continue.
Julia Cante Wilcox-Polanco was fiddling with the accordion divider supporting the window air conditioning unit in her Mott Haven apartment when she fell late Tuesday, landing unconscious in the alleyway.
