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Crane Collapse in Fort Lauderdale Kills Worker, Injures Others

New video footage reveals the chaotic moments when a crane piece fell from a high-rise project onto a busy bridge.

  • Construction worker Jorge De La Torre, 27, died in the incident after falling with the crane section.
  • Three individuals, including rideshare passenger Gemmalyn Castillo, sustained injuries.
  • Castillo has filed a negligence lawsuit exceeding $50 million due to severe head and facial trauma.
  • Fort Lauderdale Police concluded the incident was accidental, with no criminal charges filed.
  • OSHA is investigating the involved companies for potential safety violations.
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