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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Crane Collapse With People Trapped in Florida

13:50 CDT - 25 March 2008

Crane Collapse With People Trapped in Florida

MIAMI, FL: Police say at least 5 people have been injured, and one person is dead, after a portion of a crane working on a high-rise construction project fell through the roof of an adjacent home being used as office space for the construction project.

The extrication incident is on-going at the time of this report and is occurring at 2121 North Bayshore Dr. in Miami, according to emergency service sources. One or more people are/were thought to be trapped in the rubble of the crane collapse at this time.

According to Miami fire spokesman Ignatius Carroll, one person has died. Three people were transported to hospitals in critical condition, Carroll said. Few other official details are currently available. Watch EmergencyNet News for additional information as circumstances warrant...

Posted by C. L. Staten at 14:09.31
Edited on: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 14:16.58
Categories: Emergency Services