Young Man Suffers Minor Scrapes After Leg Gets Trapped in St. John’s Sidewalk Grating

The incident raises fresh concerns about pedestrian safety following similar occurrences in the city.

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Young Man Suffers Minor Scrapes After Leg Gets Trapped in St. John’s Sidewalk Grating

A young man suffered minor scrapes after his leg became lodged in a sidewalk grating in St. John’s.

It took several minutes to free his leg from the opening. His injuries were reported to be minor.

The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of sidewalk gratings in the capital, where similar incidents have reportedly occurred before.

Gratings with openings that can trap a pedestrian’s foot or leg pose a hazard to people walking through the city. This latest occurrence highlights the need for inspections and repairs where necessary to help prevent further injuries.

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Comments (6)

  • Antiguan October 10, 2026, 2:24 PM

    I remember when my sister and her son fell down one untop the other from this same side walk grating. We didn't report it But this needs serious attention!

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  • Just Me October 10, 2026, 2:29 PM

    No shame in this country! WELCOME, CHOGM!

    Reply
  • Disgusted October 10, 2026, 2:33 PM

    Start and stop that the name of the game , can’t finish nothing

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  • Disgusted October 10, 2026, 2:35 PM

    Every Road is the same shit can’t finish then ppl get their foot motorist get stuck , just disgusting

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  • Ruthlyn Lewis October 10, 2026, 2:46 PM

    Earlier this year, while on holiday, I tripped over an opening on the sidewalk. All my shopping, my pepperpot i just brought, went flying. The caring people who was close by came rushing to my aid. One helper said " it's not the first time this happen right here" I was determined to report it but was put off when I was told "miss don't waste your time" I still have a mark on my eye brow. I pray no one get seriously injured and someone take this serous. It was a miracle my pepperpot was intact and I was able to enjoy it.

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  • Kem October 10, 2026, 3:14 PM

    Sorry for this fella..welcome to Antigua and Barbuda. Where ditches gives you stitches

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