Fatal Crane Collapse in Downtown Fort Lauderdale: One Dead, Several Injured
TL;DR
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.
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