An investigation is underway into a crane collapse at the site of the new Tappan Zee Bridge in New York.
The boom of a Manitowoc MLC300 lattice-boom crawler crane collapsed near midday on July 19, crashing down onto the active roadway of the old Tappan Zee Bridge. No serious injuries were reported, but traffic was snarled for hours while structural engineers inspected the old bridge for damage. A vital part of the New York State Thruway, the Tappan Zee Bridge carries over 138,000 cars per day.