New York City Fire Department

Crane Collapse in Manhattan

A massive crane fell 20 stories from a building under construction at 303 West 51st Street in Manhattan, killing five construction workers. The accident damaged three buildings and crushed a fourth.

A massive crane fell 20 stories from a building under construction at 303 West 51st Street in Manhattan, killing seven. The accident damaged three buildings and crushed a fourth.

The accident was first reported at 2:22 p.m.

Thirteen people were injured and taken to area hospitals.


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