Man seriously injured in fall into electrical vault in Napili
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Emergency personnel inspect an underground electrical vault in Napili where a 72-year-old man fell about 6 feet Wednesday. The man suffered serious injuries and was flown to Maui Memorial Medical Center via helicopter. Photo courtesy Maui Fire Department
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A 72-year-old man was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon after he fell about 6 feet into an underground electrical vault on private property in Napili, according to the Maui Fire Department.
Firefighters responded to the incident at 2:41 p.m. in the 5100 block of Lower Honoapiilani Highway. The man, who lives on the property, suffered a laceration to his groin.
Hawaiian Electric personnel assisted firefighters by shutting off electricity to the vault, allowing rescue crews to safely remove the injured man.
The man was flown to Maui Memorial Medical Center aboard a Reach 48 air ambulance.
Responding units included Engine 11, Engine 3 and Ladder 3, Rescue 10 and a battalion chief.
