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Crane Accident

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accidentsdisasters1 year ago

Fatal Crane Collapse on Fort Lauderdale Bridge Causes One Death and Multiple Injuries

One person was killed and two others were injured when part of a crane fell onto the Southeast Third Avenue bridge over the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The incident occurred during rush hour as construction crews were adjusting the crane's height, causing it to snap off and crash onto the bridge. A construction worker died during the incident, and two people on the bridge were injured when parts of the crane hit their car. The Florida Department of Transportation and Fort Lauderdale police are investigating the incident.

accidents1 year ago

Fatal Crane Accident in Downtown Fort Lauderdale: 1 Dead, 2 Injured

One person was killed and two others were hospitalized in Fort Lauderdale after a section of a crane fell from a high-rise building during construction, damaging a nearby bridge and closing the roadway and river. The crane section fell while crews were increasing its height, causing a construction worker to fall with it. The cause of the accident is under investigation by OSHA and local authorities.

accidents1 year ago

Fatal Crane Accident in South Florida: 1 Dead, 2 Injured

One person was killed and two others were hospitalized in Fort Lauderdale after a section of a crane fell from a high-rise building during construction, damaging vehicles on a nearby bridge. The construction worker fell with the crane section, causing fatal injuries, while the crane itself remained secured to the building. The cause of the incident is under investigation by OSHA and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.

accidents-and-incidents1 year ago

Fatal Crane Collapse on Fort Lauderdale Bridge Leaves One Dead and Multiple Injured

A worker died and three others were injured after part of a crane fell on the SE 3rd Avenue bridge in Fort Lauderdale. The incident occurred during a construction process called stepping the crane, causing a platform holding equipment to fail and fall onto the bridge. The New River is closed to marine traffic, and the bridge is shut down until its structural integrity can be assessed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will be investigating the incident.