A construction crane has fallen in Manhattan killing one person.

Breaking news out of New York City this morning. As of right now, one person has been confirmed dead and two others in serious condition after a construction crane collapsed to the ground this morning at 8:25. The construction was taking place on Worth Street in Tribeca.

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The images coming out show the construction equipment laying on parked cars spanning the length of the entire block.
The New York Fire Department has released information saying that two other people are in serious condition. It’s not known whether the people injured are construction workers or pedestrians either on the street or in the parked cars.

As this story is still developing, it’s also unclear what has caused the construction equipment to collapse.

Stay tuned to WGNA on line for updates. As the story unfolds we will bring you the updated information. Our thoughts go out to all involved!

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