Crane Partially Collapsed on 31-Story Building in Greenpoint
1 Bell Slip, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Published · Updated
Watch Live Videos
Download Citizen
Summary
- Citizen user video captured a partial crane collapse in Greenpoint Thursday afternoon.
- According to fire officials, at around 4:00 p.m. firefighters responded to 7 Bell Slip for a report of a piece of a crane dangling off the side of a skyscraper.
- The crane was secured shortly thereafter and no injuries were reported.
- The Department of Buildings responded to the area to evaluate the stability of the structure.
Timeline
The FDNY reported via Twitter that the crane cab and tower are secured in place and that no injuries have been reported. Units are continuing to evaluate the damage and structural integrity.
Firefighters are reporting now that the crane is unstable. The area surrounding the 31-story building will be blocked off from traffic.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1 Bell Slip.
Citizen Users show personnel on scene surveying the damage and a helicopter overhead.
Firefighters report no injuries.
Firefighters report the rest of the crane is secure and that the building was undergoing construction.
Firefighters report the piece of the crane broke off due to high winds.
The area will be blocked off from traffic.
Firefighters report a partial crane collapse. They report no damage to the building and that the building has been evacuated.
Firefighters have received a report of a crane falling over at a construction site.
Incident reported at Commercial St & Dupont St.
The FDNY reported via Twitter that the crane cab and tower are secured in place and that no injuries have been reported. Units are continuing to evaluate the damage and structural integrity.
Firefighters are reporting now that the crane is unstable. The area surrounding the 31-story building will be blocked off from traffic.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1 Bell Slip.
Citizen Users show personnel on scene surveying the damage and a helicopter overhead.
Firefighters report no injuries.
Firefighters report the rest of the crane is secure and that the building was undergoing construction.
Firefighters report the piece of the crane broke off due to high winds.
The area will be blocked off from traffic.
Firefighters report a partial crane collapse. They report no damage to the building and that the building has been evacuated.
Firefighters have received a report of a crane falling over at a construction site.
Incident reported at Commercial St & Dupont St.
The FDNY reported via Twitter that the crane cab and tower are secured in place and that no injuries have been reported. Units are continuing to evaluate the damage and structural integrity.
Firefighters are reporting now that the crane is unstable. The area surrounding the 31-story building will be blocked off from traffic.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1 Bell Slip.
Citizen Users show personnel on scene surveying the damage and a helicopter overhead.
Firefighters report no injuries.
Firefighters report the rest of the crane is secure and that the building was undergoing construction.
Firefighters report the piece of the crane broke off due to high winds.
The area will be blocked off from traffic.
Firefighters report a partial crane collapse. They report no damage to the building and that the building has been evacuated.
Firefighters have received a report of a crane falling over at a construction site.
Incident reported at Commercial St & Dupont St.
The FDNY reported via Twitter that the crane cab and tower are secured in place and that no injuries have been reported. Units are continuing to evaluate the damage and structural integrity.
Firefighters are reporting now that the crane is unstable. The area surrounding the 31-story building will be blocked off from traffic.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1 Bell Slip.
Citizen Users show personnel on scene surveying the damage and a helicopter overhead.
Firefighters report no injuries.
Firefighters report the rest of the crane is secure and that the building was undergoing construction.
Firefighters report the piece of the crane broke off due to high winds.
The area will be blocked off from traffic.
Firefighters report a partial crane collapse. They report no damage to the building and that the building has been evacuated.
Firefighters have received a report of a crane falling over at a construction site.
Incident reported at Commercial St & Dupont St.
The FDNY reported via Twitter that the crane cab and tower are secured in place and that no injuries have been reported. Units are continuing to evaluate the damage and structural integrity.
Firefighters are reporting now that the crane is unstable. The area surrounding the 31-story building will be blocked off from traffic.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 1 Bell Slip.
Citizen Users show personnel on scene surveying the damage and a helicopter overhead.
Firefighters report no injuries.
Firefighters report the rest of the crane is secure and that the building was undergoing construction.
Firefighters report the piece of the crane broke off due to high winds.
The area will be blocked off from traffic.
Firefighters report a partial crane collapse. They report no damage to the building and that the building has been evacuated.
Firefighters have received a report of a crane falling over at a construction site.
Incident reported at Commercial St & Dupont St.
Stay up-to-date
Download CitizenComments30
Who is recording this? Helen Keller?
@FridaMingle and Cheo Feliciano is telling her how to frame the pict...
Someone is filming from an overpriced fancy apt lol
@cariocagirl gentrification at it’s finest
I watched it snap; it was the load bearing portion. Once the crane stop swaying, four people ran down from the top to safety below.
Do you work there ?
hope nobody is hurt. maybe a sign there should be less 31 story towers. 😒
Especially in GP. Doesn't fit the neighborhood
Who is recording this? Helen Keller?
@FridaMingle and Cheo Feliciano is telling her how to frame the pict...
Someone is filming from an overpriced fancy apt lol
@cariocagirl gentrification at it’s finest
I watched it snap; it was the load bearing portion. Once the crane stop swaying, four people ran down from the top to safety below.
Do you work there ?
hope nobody is hurt. maybe a sign there should be less 31 story towers. 😒
Especially in GP. Doesn't fit the neighborhood
Who is recording this? Helen Keller?
@FridaMingle and Cheo Feliciano is telling her how to frame the pict...
Someone is filming from an overpriced fancy apt lol
@cariocagirl gentrification at it’s finest
I watched it snap; it was the load bearing portion. Once the crane stop swaying, four people ran down from the top to safety below.
Do you work there ?
hope nobody is hurt. maybe a sign there should be less 31 story towers. 😒
Especially in GP. Doesn't fit the neighborhood
Who is recording this? Helen Keller?
@FridaMingle and Cheo Feliciano is telling her how to frame the pict...
Someone is filming from an overpriced fancy apt lol
@cariocagirl gentrification at it’s finest
I watched it snap; it was the load bearing portion. Once the crane stop swaying, four people ran down from the top to safety below.
Do you work there ?
hope nobody is hurt. maybe a sign there should be less 31 story towers. 😒
Especially in GP. Doesn't fit the neighborhood
Stay informed on local incidents
Download Citizen
Who is recording this? Helen Keller?
@FridaMingle and Cheo Feliciano is telling her how to frame the pict...
Someone is filming from an overpriced fancy apt lol
@cariocagirl gentrification at it’s finest
I watched it snap; it was the load bearing portion. Once the crane stop swaying, four people ran down from the top to safety below.
Do you work there ?
hope nobody is hurt. maybe a sign there should be less 31 story towers. 😒
Especially in GP. Doesn't fit the neighborhood