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NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJuly 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Crane collapse at Fort Lauderdale construction site under investigation

A crane collapsed at the construction site of a new YMCA in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday evening. No injuries were reported, and authorities are currently investigating the incident.

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Why It Matters

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 resulted in the blockage of one lane of Federal Highway.
  • The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and a building inspector have been called to investigate the site.
  • The crane truck remained 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 site where the collapse occurred.”locationFort Lauderdale“City where the incident occurred.”organizationFort Lauderdale Fire Rescue“The agency responding to the scene and providing information.”organizationOccupational Safety and Health Administration“Federal agency called to investigate the collapse.”