On 4 September, a crane and a building collapsed in the Midtown section of Atlanta, injuring four bystanders. The construction crane fell onto West Peachtree Street between 10th and 11th streets at around 2pm EDT, while a building under construction collapsed shortly after. The injuries sustained by the victims are not clear at present.
The accident led to the nearby buildings’ evacuation and the demolition of a car, in an attempt to clear the dangerous area. To protect other citizens, Spring and West Peachtree streets, between 10th and 14th streets, were closed to traffic and pedestrians.
The city officials are considering the alarming increase in construction, considering the event’s circumstances and verifying the incident’s cause. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the state are currently working to determine the cause of the collapse, and OSHA has launched inquiries with Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC, and Maxim LP in response to the accident.
While the cause of the collapse is unknown, another significant issue has arisen with citizens concerned about the number of ongoing construction works in the summer season, which may give rise to possible dangers to the public. Therefore, the construction company Balfour Beatty and other organizations involved in large construction projects have called for increased safety measures.
The incident has also raised concerns about the current housing situation in Atlanta. Over 1,000 people were displaced due to the collapse, and the city is currently working to provide the individuals with housing.
The crane collapse is an unsettling event while many people are concerned about the state’s infrastructure, but officials have been quick to support Atlanta’s residents during this unsettling period. Although much is still unknown to the public eye regarding the construction collapse and the increased emergency precautions undertaken to maintain the safety of the surrounding area, we hope our audiences receive further updates on the situation soon.
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