NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A contractor fell to his death as he painted the Manhattan Bridge Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The unidentified, 37-year-old victim was allegedly painting the Manhattan side of the bridge at around 2 p.m. when he plunged and landed near FDR Drive.
A second worker, who also fell, suffered non-life threatening injuries, authorities said.
Police said the bridge's lower level was closed as authorities investigated.
"This is a terrible tragedy and the victim's family and friends are in our thoughts," said Seth Stein, a spokesperson for the NYC Department of Transportation. "It is too soon to determine what led to this incident with our contractor."
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