2 workers hurt in the course of crane incident that resulted in closure of southbound lanes of I-95 in Fort Lauderdale

2 workers hurt in the course of crane incident that resulted in closure of southbound lanes of I-95 in Fort Lauderdale


FORT LAUDERDALE — Two personnel ended up harm alongside with a few firefighters and a police officer responding to the scene immediately after an accident Monday early morning that included a enormous construction crane executing perform on Interstate 95 in Fort Lauderdale, authorities stated.

The accident transpired soon prior to 11 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-95 between Sunrise and Broward boulevards.

One particular of the building workers was critically injured when yet another just one was mentioned in stable condition. 3 firefighters and a law enforcement officer involved in a crash whilst responding to the scene had been taking to a nearby hospital for treatment method of insignificant accidents, authorities explained.

I-95 crane accident
Chopper 4 was dwell about the scene of an accident involving a crane in the southbound lanes among Broward and Dawn boulevards Monday morning.

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Officials explained the incident occurred when  a crane lifting some pilings toppled more than when the floor beneath shifted.

Two personnel who were on the crane plunged 30 toes to the floor.

The accident transpired in the course of the mid-morning commute and resulted in lengthy website traffic gridlock with some motorists reporting remaining stuck for up to an hour in bumper-to-bumper gridlock.

It was not immediately obvious when the lanes would reopen. 

Motorists have been urged to keep away from the place.

Motorists could acquire the Florida Turnpike to stay clear of delays from the accident.



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