Overview
- A large construction crane fell across Brickell Bay Drive near Southeast 12th Street, struck several vehicles and ignited a car, and four people were taken to hospitals.
- Miami Fire Rescue crews performed a complex rescue at the scene before transporting the injured, and authorities have not released their names or medical conditions.
- Miami Police established a media staging area and closed Brickell Bay Drive between Southeast 12th and Southeast 13th streets while crews worked to clear debris.
- The cause of the collapse remains undetermined as investigators examine whether mechanical failure, operator error or site practices were factors.
- The incident follows heavy residential and commercial development in Brickell and a separate August crane episode that damaged a high‑rise pool deck, raising fresh questions about local crane oversight and safety practices.