At 8:24 A.M., a 565-foot heavy crawler crane, owned by Bay Crane, was hanging 15 stories high, when it unexpectedly fell down the street at 40 Worth Street and West Broadway in New York City.

A life was tragically lost as the crane tumbled down, and crushed the victim, David Wich, 38, who sitting in his car.

According to New York City’s Office of Emergency Management, “three individuals were injured in the crash, two seriously with lacerations to the head,” by a falling debris.

In an immediate response, the New York City Fire Department sent out more than 140 firefighters after the incident occurred.

National Weather Service reported that “New York was under a winter weather advisory Friday morning, with the forecast calling for snow and sustained winds between 16 mph and 18 mph, and gusts as strong as 29 mph.” …show more content…
on Thursday.” Police and building department officials are searching for answers to how the crane dropped.

Officials said the aftermath of the hefty crane may have ruined underground gas mains, and utility inspectors were sent to see if there were any gas leaks. So far, a leaking water main was noted and is shut down.

Transportation and subways have also taken a toll from this incident. The No. 1 subway train is now navigating Franklin Street and Chambers Street. Also, No. 2 and No. 3 subway trains are rerouting around Chambers Street.

Building Commissioner Rick Chandler reported that the collateral damage, thus far, was the parapets on two sites near the New York Law School. In fear of these two buildings crumpling, the streets were currently blocked off until further notice.

Due to the incident, spokeswoman Silvia Alvarez announced that New York Law School campus is temporarily closed, and will resume the following