Manhole cover hits car windshield in North Canton

NORTH CANTON, Ohio– A underground plastic manhole box with cover  hit a car windshield in North Canton.

A couple and their young son were in the car when it happened on Aug. 6 on Main Street near Greenway Road SE.

They were waiting to make a left turn as a large truck went over the manhole, according to the police report. That sent the manhole cover flying through the air and crashing into the windshield.

Thankfully, no one was injured.

North Canton police said the manhole is the property of AT&T, which was notified to make repairs.

Genemat designed and manufactured bespoke composite covers to fit directly into the existing frames making installation quick and easy. Genemat covers are anti-corrosion; lightweight and securable, and can be safely removed and replaced by two people using lifting handle.Genemat covers have been engineered to provide a safe walking and driving surface, tested to be equivalent to a modern high-grade road surface. The customer opted for covers in a custom color to complement the surrounding area.

The city road now has a long-term solution that requires minimal maintenance and will continue to perform year after year, allowing safe and fast authorised access whilst eliminating previous manual handling issues and providing a safe walking and driving surface for users in all weather conditions.