Ashiq Hussain, a 53-year-old Uber driver from Pakistan, tragically fell from a second-floor window during a rescue by the FDNY amid a fire above a local deli. Footage shows the ladder retracting unexpectedly, resulting in Hussain's fatal fall and blunt-force injuries. Authorities are investigating both the fire's cause and the ladder's retraction. Hussain's family was expected to join him from Pakistan, adding heartbreak to this tragic incident that underscores the risks first responders face during emergencies.
A 53-year-old Pakistani Uber driver, Ashiq Hussain, tragically fell to his death from a second-floor window during an FDNY rescue attempt amid a fire.
The investigation is ongoing into the causes of the electrical fire and the sudden retraction of the rescue ladder that led to Hussain's fatal fall.
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