Sunday, March 4, 2012

Probe Begins in Fatal Miami Crane Crash

Authorities are investigating what caused a section of construction crane to plummet 30 floors into a home that a contractor used for storage, killing two people in the nation's second deadly crane accident in 10 days.

The accident occurred at a downtown Miami high-rise condominium Tuesday when workers tried to raise the crane section to extend the equipment's reach, said Miami fire spokesman Ignatius Carroll.

It fell 30 floors and smashed through the Spanish-tiled roof of a two-story house that was the home of Cameron Diaz's character in the movie "There's Something About Mary." Five workers were hurt, one critically.

Terrance Hennessy, …

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