LOWER MANHATTAN (WPVI) -- It was a tragic accident that witnesses say they will never forget at the World Trade Center Oculus.
Police say around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Port Authority Police responded when sources say 29-year-old Jenny Santos fell from a top-tier escalator near the PATH train entrance while trying to grab her twin sister's hat. She fell more than 30 feet to the main concourse below.
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Santos was rushed to Bellevue Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
Our sister station, WABC, has learned that Santos was a graduate of Kearny High School. She was also a member of the Bergen County Rowing Academy. She joined last year, and has been an assistant coach ever since. The head coach says that Santos will be 'dearly missed.'
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The escalator remained closed for several hours Saturday as Port Authority Police continued their investigation. There were no service interruptions to Oculus during the investigation.