Crane top falls into pool at Miami construction site

Published: August 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM

Updated: August 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM

MIAMI — The top part of a crane fell into a pool at a construction site in Miami on Friday, officials said.

Miami Fire Rescue and Miami Police responded to the scene at 1818 SW 1st Ave. after receiving reports of a possible structure collapse.

According to Miami Fire Rescue PIO Lt. Pete Sanchez, no one was injured and that the top part of the crane fell into a pool.

Officials said it was a crane being assembled, but it had some sort of failure.

Crews are evaluating the situation.

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