Crane collapses on Massachusetts waterfront, 1 person killed
By Victoria D
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EVERETT, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A large crane collapsed on the waterfront in Everett, Massachusetts on Friday afternoon, killing one person.
Skyeye was over the scene on Rover Street, not far from the Encore Boston Harbor casino, where the crane was tipped over and part of it was submerged in the water. Emergency vehicles were also on the scene.
Everett Fire Chief Joe Hickey confirmed one person was killed and another was taken to the hospital. He didn’t say what that victim’s condition is. Neither person’s name has been released.
Everett Police said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified. Officials said the crews had been working dismantling a former Exxon Mobil facility on the waterfront.
“We’re just praying that people are OK,” said Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria. He said it’s believed at one person fell into the water in the collapse.
Hickey said the cause of the collapse is under investigation.
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