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Two workers died when a crane collapsed at the construction site of the new Cape Canaveral Hospital in Merritt Island, Florida, amid rain and strong winds, with the cause under investigation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A crane collapsed at a hangar at the Boise airport, killing three people and injuring several others. The incident is under investigation to determine the cause of the collapse.
A worker died in a construction incident at the West Davis Corridor construction site in Farmington, Utah. The incident involved a crane collapse, and an investigation is currently underway. Further details about the incident have not been released.
At least 20 workers were killed and three injured when a crane collapsed at a highway construction site in the Thane region of Maharashtra state, India. The crane toppled onto concrete slabs, causing debris to fall on laborers. Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force, fire department, and police are working to remove debris and rescue trapped individuals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced relief assistance for the affected families.
A crane collapse during the construction of a bridge in Maharashtra, India, has resulted in the death of at least 16 workers, with several others feared trapped. Rescue teams are working to recover bodies from the site. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office expressed condolences and announced relief assistance for the affected families.
A crane collapsed at a highway construction site in Thane, India, resulting in the death of at least 16 workers. The crane was being used to install precast box girders for bridge construction. Several injured individuals were taken to the hospital. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the families of the victims.
Five people were injured after a crane collapsed onto a street in New York City. Dramatic video footage captured the moment of the collapse. The incident is being classified as a construction accident.
Four construction workers were injured in a partial crane collapse at an apartment building construction site in Midtown Atlanta. The incident led to the evacuation of structures in a one-block radius. The impacted structure was being built by Toll Brothers Construction. Seven other employees who were initially unaccounted for have been located. This incident occurred more than two years after a massive crane teetered hundreds of feet in the air outside a high-rise office tower at West Peachtree and 13th streets in Midtown.