Mechanic Killed In Elevator Accident At Bronx Building

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- The cause of a deadly elevator accident in the Bronx is under investigation.

Rescue crews responded to a 911 call of a worker trapped at 133 East Clarke Place just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday.

Investigators say the mechanic was working in the shaft when the elevator fell on top of him.

The 25-year-old was taken to a local hospital, where he died.

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