GOODYEAR, Ariz. — A teenaged boy was rescued after he fell down a manhole in Goodyear, authorities say.
Fire crews from Goodyear, Avondale, Phoenix and Buckeye were dispatched to a confined space rescue near Estrella Parkway and Broadway Road Friday morning. When crews got to the scene, they found a teen who fell down a manhole about 20 to 30 feet.
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Authorities said the teen is alert, communicating and only complaining of leg pain.
The teen was taken to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
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