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Pedestrians scatter as fire causes New York construction crane's arm to collapse and crash to street

apnews.com Pedestrians scatter as fire causes New York construction crane's arm to collapse and crash to street

The mayor of New York City says four people suffered minor injuries but no one died when a fire on a construction crane caused its arm to strike a building as it crashed to the street.

Pedestrians scatter as fire causes New York construction crane's arm to collapse and crash to street

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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