Miami Crane Collapse
Miami construction crane collapse injures four people and closes Brickell Bay Drive
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Miami Fire Rescue units responded to the collapse shortly after 8:30 a.m. Monday.
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The two trapped workers were identified as 27 and 29 years old, according to Miami Fire Rescue Chief Robert Hevia.
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Chief Hevia said firefighters were simultaneously extinguishing the fire while a technical rescue team cut through the CONEX construction box to free the workers.
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The three construction workers were taken to Ryder Trauma Center, while the BMW driver was transported to Mercy Hospital; all were reported to have minor injuries.
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Police advised drivers to follow officers’ directions at the scene and warned that delays were expected in addition to urging motorists to avoid the closed section.
A construction crane collapsed onto Brickell Bay Drive in Miami on Monday morning, injuring four people and triggering a vehicle fire that forced road closures. Miami Fire Rescue responded shortly after 8:30 a.m. to find three damaged vehicles and two construction workers trapped inside a CONEX box at the scene near Southeast 12th Street.
Rescue crews simultaneously battled the fire and cut through the metal construction box to free the trapped workers, ages 27 and 29, according to Fire Rescue Chief Robert Hevia. Three construction workers and a BMW driver were hospitalized with minor injuries, while the crane operator jumped clear as the crane tipped. Brickell Bay Drive remains closed between Southeast 12th and 13th streets as authorities investigate.
A Crane Tips Into Moving Traffic and Fire Erupts
The collapse happened in Miami's dense Brickell neighborhood, where the falling crane struck multiple vehicles on a busy urban street. Yahoo News reported that the crane toppled onto a moving vehicle, setting it on fire and creating a chaotic scene within seconds. A BMW SUV driver managed to reverse away from the flames and escape.
Three vehicles sustained damage from the collapse. The fire that spread from the initial impact required immediate suppression by Miami Fire Rescue teams arriving at the scene. The incident closed a major thoroughfare in one of Miami's most active business districts.
Firefighters Cut Through Steel to Rescue Trapped Workers
Two construction workers found themselves trapped inside the CONEX box after the crane collapsed. Rescue teams faced a complex operation: extinguish the burning vehicle while simultaneously accessing the trapped workers using cutting tools. Fire Rescue Chief Hevia said firefighters and technical rescue specialists worked in parallel to handle both emergencies at once.
The two trapped workers, identified as ages 27 and 29, were successfully freed from the construction box. All four injured people—the three construction workers and the BMW driver—were transported to hospitals with minor injuries. The three construction workers went to Ryder Trauma Center, while the BMW driver was taken to Mercy Hospital.
Major Road Closure Disrupts Brickell Traffic and Investigations Continue
Spectrum News 1 reported that police closed Brickell Bay Drive between Southeast 12th and 13th streets following the collapse. Officers directed remaining traffic away from the scene while investigators examined the crane and construction site. Motorists were urged to use alternate routes as delays extended through the afternoon.
The closure cut off a main artery in the Brickell business district, affecting commuters and delivery traffic. Authorities cautioned drivers to follow officers' directions at the scene and expect significant congestion in surrounding areas. The investigation into what caused the crane to collapse was underway.
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