At least six people, including two firefighters and four civilians, were injured when a construction crane caught fire and collapsed in the Hell’s Kitchen area of Manhattan on Wednesday morning.
According to a Fire Department spokesperson, the crane’s engine compartment caught fire around 45 stories above the ground. The crane was situated atop a vacant building that had been under construction.
Footage captured by a local resident shows smoke emanating from the burning crane, followed by the structure’s collapse on Wednesday morning.
As personal injury bloggers, we frequently discuss the potential risks associated with construction sites and the importance of safety protocols. This incident highlights the potential dangers and stresses the need for rigorous safety standards and emergency response procedures in such environments.