The Crane Collapse in NYC:
– Date: July 26, 2023
– Location: Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
– Time: 7:30 AM
– Cause: Fire
– Damage: Partial collapse of crane, injuries to 12 people
– Investigation: Ongoing
The crane was 45 stories high and was being used to construct a new building.
The fire started in the crane's cab and quickly spread to the boom.
12 people were injured, including 2 construction workers who were trapped in the cab.
The crane collapsed onto the street below, narrowly missing a number of pedestrians.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials believe that it may have been caused by an electrical malfunction.
Manhattan crane collapse photos show damages from 16 tons of materials