Crane Accident Sends Two to Hospital

    Dec. 5, 2022
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    A crawler crane struck a concrete post with its load, knocking it into a telescopic boom lift. Two workers in the work platform were ejected onto the pavement, according to local news reports.

    The accident occurred on a section of Interstate 95 near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Images show a concrete post lying across the boom of the work platform, which was resting on its side.

    Reports said the two workers were taken to a hospital.

    Watch a video report here.

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