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Dad Falls to Death at Ballpark

Dad tumbles from escalator after Mets game

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 16, 2008 12:44 PM CDT

(Newser) – A 36-year-old father of two died after falling four stories from a Shea Stadium escalator last night, Newsday reports. Antonio Nararainsami was leaving the ballpark with family members when he tumbled over the railing of the non-moving escalator. Police are looking into the possibility... Read full story »

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