Scaffolding collapses on sidewalk in front of Midtown building under construction

A sidewalk shed collapsed in front of a building in Manhattan on Friday, after two mini cranes fell from above and onto the scaffolding.

FDNY officials say the collapse happened just after 3 p.m. at 501 Nineth Ave. between West 38th and 39th streets in Midtown.

They say the 12-story building at the location is under construction…

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