One Killed in NYC Crane Collapse

Workers were allegedly trying to lower the crane during snow and windy conditions when the wind blew it down

February 5, 2016
The New York Times

One person was killed and three more were injured — two seriously — after a crane collapsed on Friday onto Worth Street in New York City. Workers were allegedly trying to lower the crane during snow and windy conditions when the wind blew it down, striking part of a building and landing on top of a car.

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