Crane Arm Collapse in Miami High-Rise Pool Area

Construction workers faced a dangerous situation on Friday when a crane they were assembling in Miami malfunctioned. The crane’s arm collapsed onto the pool deck of a neighboring luxury high-rise, as seen in footage captured by a bystander.

The video, recorded by Macie Norrod, shows the crane’s arm swaying in the air before it crashes through palm trees above the pool area at the One Plaza West Brickell condo. Norrod, witnessing the event from her home office, described feeling shocked and in disbelief, according to Storyful.

“I thought I was about to watch the workers die from being squashed by the weights of the crane,” Norrod said. The footage shows workers in green vests holding onto the upper section of the crane during the collapse, eventually climbing down safely.

The crane, not yet operational, was being assembled at the time of the incident. Miami Fire Rescue spokesperson Lt. Pete Sanchez informed Fox News Digital of the crane’s failure which led to this collapse. Following the failure, part of the crane’s arm was seen partially submerged in the building’s pool.

Firefighters promptly accessed the scene, conducting a thorough search. “Firefighters immediately accessed the pool deck and conducted a thorough search, confirming that no victims were present,” Sanchez stated. The area was secured to ensure safety for residents and the public.

The construction team reported all workers were accounted for and unharmed. The Miami Building Department and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration are currently investigating the incident, as reported by the Miami Herald.