NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – Local NewsJuly 3, 2026Miami-Dade
Crane collapse at Fort Lauderdale construction site under investigation
A construction crane collapsed at the site of a new YMCA building in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday evening. No injuries were reported, and authorities are currently investigating the incident.
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The incident resulted in the blockage of one lane on Federal Highway and triggered an investigation by the into construction site safety.
Key Facts
- A crane collapsed at a construction site located at 840 Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale.
- The incident occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Thursday.
- No injuries were reported as a result of the collapse.
- The collapse caused the blockage of one lane on Federal Highway.
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and a building inspector have been called to investigate the cause of the incident.
- Visual evidence shows a crane truck stuck in the air with the crane portion resting on the building structure.
Who's Mentioned
location840 Federal Highway“The specific address of the construction site.”organizationYMCA“The organization building the new facility where the collapse occurred.”locationFort Lauderdale“The city where the construction site is located.”organizationFort Lauderdale Fire Rescue“The agency responding to the scene and providing initial reports.”organizationOccupational Safety and Health Administration“The federal agency called to investigate the collapse.”