Tunnel to Manhattan leaks after contractor drills through it

NEW YORK CITY, New York: An underwater tunnel beneath New York City's East River began leaking after a contractor accidentally drilled into it, prompting city officials to respond urgently to seal the puncture and manage the traffic flow.

The incident occurred at around 12:30 p.m. on the Manhattan side of the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, where nearly 100,000 vehicles pass through daily.

The mishap happened whe