Crane Collapses At Chelsea Construction Site, Narrowly Avoiding Disaster

A construction crane collapsed for unknown reasons, creating an incident that could have easily been dangerous, officials say.

The construction crane collapsed close to residential buildings and the silver bus line.
Photo Credit: *Paul Koolloian*

The cause of the collapse is currently unkown.
Photo Credit: *Paul Koolloian*

Morgan Gonzales

03/21/2023 4:46 p.m.

The crane operator safely extricated himself from the piece of equipment after it collapsed at approximately 7:25 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, according to the Chelsea Police Department.

No injuries were reported and the crane operator declined any medical attention.

The construction zone, located at 25 6th Street in Chelsea, is close to residential buildings and the silver bus line, making it "extremely lucky" that only a few trees were damaged in the collapse, the Chelsea Police Department said

Residents inside a nearby home were evacuated, WHDH reports, and the construction site remained closed for hours until OSHA inspectors arrived.

The crane will likely remain at the construction site until at least Wednesday, according to WHDH.

There is currently no indication of what may have caused the collapse, police say.

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