Two lives were tragically lost on October 24, when a construction crane with a 250-ton capacity collapsed at a waterfront located in Everett, Massachusetts. Believed to have been caused by a problem with the cable, this tragedy has sparked further investigations of the incident.
After the initial shock, the Everett fire, police, and first aid officials rushed to the scene, but the construction at the time of the accident made rescue efforts challenging. According to NBC News, this situation was made more difficult as the crane had fallen onto a barge, leading to part of the wreckage landing in the cold water of the Mystic River. “This was a complex technical rescue which involved our members as well as the crews from our mutual aid partners,” the Everett Fire Department said, noting that the technical expertise from multiple agencies in the area were needed.
According to Fox News, upon the arrival of officials, one worker who had been cutting the pipes off the dock was pronounced dead at the scene while another was found trapped underneath the crane. With severe injuries, he was sent to the Mass General Hospital but eventually succumbed to his injuries. Both men were identified as devoted family members. “[They were] two young guys you know,“ Carlo DeMaria, the mayor of Everett, said, according to Boston.com. “I’m sure when they left home this morning that wasn’t even a thought.”…