NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County
Crane collapses onto vehicle at Miami construction site, injuring four people
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An 85-foot crane at a Miami construction site collapsed onto a passing vehicle, igniting a fire and resulting in the hospitalization of the driver and three construction workers.
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Four individuals were hospitalized following a structural collapse and vehicle fire on a public street, impacting local traffic and emergency services.
Key Facts
- An 85-foot (26-meter) crane toppled onto a passing vehicle at a construction site in an upscale Miami neighborhood.
- The incident occurred on a Monday morning.
- The collapse set the passing vehicle on fire.
- Four people were hospitalized, including the driver of the vehicle and three construction workers.
Who's Mentioned
other85-foot“Height of the crane that collapsed”other28 years“Duration of Robert Hevia's service on the fire department”locationFort Lauderdale“Location from which the report was filed”locationFlorida“State where the incident occurred”PersonRobert Hevia“Miami Fire Chief who provided details at a news conference”locationMiami“City where the crane collapse occurred”other26-meter“Metric height of the crane that collapsed”PersonFischer“Reporter who filed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida”OrganizationAP“Associated Press news organization”OrganizationMiami-Dade County Unsafe Structures personnel“Responded to the scene of the collapse”OrganizationOccupational Safety and Health Administration“Responded to the scene of the collapse”locationBrickell“Neighborhood in Miami where the incident took place”