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Crane Collapses Onto Tijuana’s Elevated Viaduct Project During Lift

Authorities are assessing structural damage following initial reports of a mechanical failure in the specialized segment launcher.

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Overview

  • Video captured the moment a lanzadora de dovelas slid out of control and fell onto beams at Cañón de Otay, Colonia Libertad, on August 21.
  • Injury reports conflict, with some accounts mentioning two workers hurt and others reporting none, and the municipal government has not confirmed casualties.
  • Early accounts point to a possible cable failure or a brake issue, with at least two beams believed to be affected by the crane’s weight.
  • The area remains secured as engineers evaluate the structure and plan the crane’s removal, and local reporting expects a temporary delay to construction progress.
  • The Sedena-led, Fonadin-funded project connecting the airport to Playas de Tijuana has logged previous accidents and labor complaints, including a July 31 collapse that injured multiple people.