Crane collapse with numerous injuries & ruptured gas mains in NYC

In New York City on Friday morning, it was snowing with strong — though not exceptionally strong — winds at the time of the collapse. Winds at nearby La Guardia Airport were gusting to around 30 miles per hour from the north-northeast on Friday morning.

The city often experiences stronger winds than this, but it's possible that the wind was a factor if crane operators did not anticipate the conditions, and improperly aligned or failed to properly secure the crane in advance of the weather.

New York Fire Department is on the scene of a crane collapse in Manhattan. One fatality confirmed, two seriously injured are being reported.

First responders are on the scene as photos have started trickling out from the crash site, which is near West Broadway and Worth Street.

(image accredited to @NYCFirewire)

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