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Two dead as Thai crane collapse follows deadly train derailment
world1 month ago

Two dead as Thai crane collapse follows deadly train derailment

A crane collapsed onto an elevated road in Samut Sakhon province near Bangkok, killing two people, just a day after another crane fell onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, killing 32. Rescue work was hampered by dangerous site conditions. The incidents have raised scrutiny of major road and rail projects and the firms involved, including Italthai (Italian-Thai Development) and partners, with investigators reviewing safety and contractor roles.

via NBC News|
#crane-collapse#infrastructure#ithaltai
Thailand Grapples with Back-to-Back Crane Disasters
world1 month ago

Thailand Grapples with Back-to-Back Crane Disasters

Thailand recorded its second fatal crane accident in as many days after a crane on an elevated Rama 2 Expressway collapsed near Bangkok, killing at least two as authorities halted all aboveground construction during investigations; the same contractor, Italian-Thai Development, was linked to yesterday’s crane-on-train disaster that left about 32 dead, underscoring long‑standing safety and oversight concerns in Thailand’s construction sector which has seen hundreds of deaths and injuries in recent years.

via The New York Times|
#construction-safety#crane-collapse#italian-thai-development
Crane Collapse Derails Thai Train, 22 Dead
world1 month ago

Crane Collapse Derails Thai Train, 22 Dead

A construction crane used for an elevated-track project collapsed onto a moving Bangkok–Ubon Ratchathani passenger train in Sikhio district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast Thailand, derailing the train, causing a blaze and killing at least 22 people with about 80 injured among 195 aboard. The crane was part of a Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project; authorities have ordered a full investigation as rescue teams continue to reach trapped passengers, and the toll could rise.

via Al Jazeera|
#crane-collapse#high-speed-rail#nakhon-ratchasima
Thai crane collapse derails passenger train, leaving dozens dead
world1 month ago

Thai crane collapse derails passenger train, leaving dozens dead

A construction crane collapsed onto a Bangkok-to-Nong Khai passenger train in northeastern Thailand, derailing the three-carriage service with about 200 people aboard. At least 29 people were killed and around 67 injured (eight of them critically) as rescuers worked amid tangled wreckage and a fire in the second carriage. The crane was part of an elevated rail project tied to a Belt and Road–linked Thai-Chinese initiative. Authorities ordered an investigation and continued rescue operations.

via CNN|
#belt-and-road#crane-collapse#isan
"Survivor's Account: Escaping a Fatal Crane Collapse in Fort Lauderdale"
engineeringtechnology1 year ago

"Survivor's Account: Escaping a Fatal Crane Collapse in Fort Lauderdale"

In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a construction crane malfunction caused debris to fall onto a bridge, hitting a Tesla Model Y but miraculously leaving the driver unharmed, while tragically resulting in the loss of a construction worker's life and injuring two others. The incident was attributed to a failure in a work platform attached to the crane, according to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Chief Stephen Gollan.

via Interesting Engineering|
#construction-accident#crane-collapse#engineeringtechnology
"Fatal Crane Collapse Claims Construction Worker's Life in Fort Lauderdale, Prompts Federal Investigation"
accidenttragedy1 year ago

"Fatal Crane Collapse Claims Construction Worker's Life in Fort Lauderdale, Prompts Federal Investigation"

A construction worker, identified as 27-year-old Jorge De La Torre, was killed when a portion of a crane collapsed onto the Southeast 3rd Avenue bridge in Fort Lauderdale, crushing a car and injuring three others. The incident occurred during a construction project for a 43-story apartment building, and OSHA has opened an investigation. This marks the fourth death associated with crane work in South Florida in the last five years.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#accidenttragedy#construction-worker#crane-collapse
"Federal Investigation Launched into Fort Lauderdale Crane Collapse and Previous Safety Violations"
workplace-safety1 year ago

"Federal Investigation Launched into Fort Lauderdale Crane Collapse and Previous Safety Violations"

Federal job safety officials have launched an investigation into the fatal collapse of a crane in downtown Fort Lauderdale, which killed one worker and injured three others. The collapse crushed two cars on a busy bridge, causing morning traffic disruptions, but the bridge has since reopened. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will determine the cause of the collapse, with three companies involved in the investigation.

via The Associated Press|
#crane-collapse#federal-investigation#fort-lauderdale
"Fatal Crane Collapse on Fort Lauderdale Bridge: Investigation Underway"
accidents1 year ago

"Fatal Crane Collapse on Fort Lauderdale Bridge: Investigation Underway"

Part of a crane collapsed on a bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, killing one person and injuring three others. The incident occurred at an open intersection, with vehicles passing on both north and southbound lanes. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Fort Lauderdale Police Department are investigating the incident, while the Florida Department of Transportation and the U.S. Coast Guard will assess the bridge, which sustained damage.

via USA TODAY|
#accidents#bridge-accident#construction
Fatal Crane Collapse on Fort Lauderdale Bridge Causes One Death and Multiple Injuries
accidents-and-disasters1 year ago

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

A construction worker was killed and two others injured when a portion of a tower construction crane collapsed onto the Southeast Third Avenue bridge in downtown Fort Lauderdale, rendering the bridge inoperable to boats and cars indefinitely. The incident occurred during rush hour as workers were adding sections to the crane, causing a platform failure that sent equipment plummeting onto the bridge. The drawbridge sustained damage, and investigations by the Florida Department of Transportation, Fort Lauderdale Police, OSHA, and the U.S. Coast Guard are underway. The construction company involved has not provided a statement, and the mayor and police chief have expressed condolences for the tragedy.

via South Florida Sun Sentinel|
#accidents-and-disasters#bridge-closure#construction-accident
"Fatal Collapse: Construction Crane Segment Kills Worker and Injures 2 in Downtown Florida"
accidents1 year ago

"Fatal Collapse: Construction Crane Segment Kills Worker and Injures 2 in Downtown Florida"

A construction worker died and two others were injured when a piece of a construction crane fell onto a busy bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The incident occurred during the process of "stepping the crane," causing a platform to fail and sending equipment crashing down onto the bridge. The bridge was closed in both directions due to the damage caused by the collapsed crane.

via New York Post |
#accidents#construction#crane-collapse
Fatal Crane Collapse in Downtown Fort Lauderdale: One Dead, Several Injured
accidents-and-incidents1 year ago

Fatal Crane Collapse in Downtown Fort Lauderdale: One Dead, Several Injured

A construction worker died after a portion of a crane fell onto a bridge in downtown Fort Lauderdale, crushing a car. The incident occurred as the crane was being hoisted to the top of a nearby building, and a worker fell with the load. One person sustained minor injuries, and concerns are mounting as federal and state investigators arrive at the scene. The roadway and river remain closed as officials work to determine the structural integrity of the bridge.

via WPLG Local 10|
#accidents-and-incidents#construction-accident#crane-collapse