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Crane Catches Fire and Collapses in Manhattan, Injuring 12

  • A construction crane caught fire and partially collapsed in Manhattan, injuring 12 people, including firefighters.
  • The crane operator tried to extinguish the fire but had to evacuate, causing the crane's arm to detach and strike a building.
  • Nearby buildings were evacuated and roads closed as the crane crashed down onto 10th Avenue.
  • The cause of the fire is under investigation but may have been due to a hydraulic fluid leak.
  • The crane was operated by a company that had been linked to previous deadly crane collapses in New York City.
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