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Pedestrians scatter as fire causes New York construction crane's arm to collapse and crash to street (apnews.com)
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This is a bit more local than US News story, but didn't know where else to post. The footage is crazy.

Four people suffered minor injuries, but no one died, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

The crane operator is also reported (on FDNY Twitter) to be OK

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Where is Spider-Man when we need him?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I'm glad no one was seriously hurt

[–] [email protected] -3 points 1 year ago

Crane collapses in NYC aren't rare, but them being on fire beforehand is.