Shocking surveillance footage shows the moment a woman plunged through a sidewalk access door in New Jersey because she was distracted by her phone.

The video shows the 67-year-old woman walking down Somerset Street in Plainfield.

At first she seems aware of her surroundings, even glancing at a store as she walked by.

Shocking surveillance footage shows the moment an elderly woman plunged through a sidewalk access door in New Jersey

The video shows the 67-year-old woman walking down Somerset Street in Plainfield. At first she seems aware of her surroundings, even glancing at a store as she walked by

But seconds later, the woman got distracted when she appeared to be texting on her phone. She then plummeted six feet through the open door

But seconds later, the woman got distracted when she appeared to be texting on her phone.

She then plummeted six feet through the open door.

Authorities said the incident happened in front of Acme Windows shortly after noon on Thursday.

The surveillance footage also shows the Plainfield Fire Division extricating the woman from the basement floor, according to ABC 7.

She was then rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. Authorities said the woman, who hasn't been identified, is listed in serious condition.

Officials said the access doors were open due to the repair of gas lines in the area.

Authorities said the incident happened in front of Acme Windows shortly after noon on Thursday

The surveillance footage also shows the Plainfield Fire Division extricating the woman from the basement floor

She was then rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. Authorities said the woman is listed in serious condition

Officials said the access doors were open outside of Acme Windows (pictured) due to the repair of gas lines in the area



