EVERETT, MASS. (WHDH) - An investigation is underway after two people died when a crane collapsed without warning in Everett Friday afternoon.
Several crews including Everett fire and police responded to the Mystic River after the crane toppled at a construction site at Exxon Docs, near 201B Rover Street.
One worker died at the scene.
First responders, including a technical rescue team, saved a second worker who was trapped underneath the wreckage. Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria said that worker was rushed to Mass General Hospital, where he later died.
The company in charge of the jobsite said a subcontractor employed the two men who were killed.
In a statement, Charter CEO Robert Delhome said, “We are devastated to learn that two individuals employed by a subcontractor have died following a horrific accident at one of our job sites. We are actively coordinating with all relevant public safety officials to understand why and how this happened. We’re grateful for the quick response from the police and EMS, and extend our deepest sympathies to anyone affected by this tragedy.”
“It’s very sad. I feel awful for both of them and their families,” said DeMaria.
The jobsite is an old gasoline storage facility under redevelopment, which officials said complicated their response.
“Two young guys you know,” said DeMaria. “I’m sure when they left home this morning that wasn’t even a thought.”
The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office said the investigation into the cause of the collapse is active and ongoing.
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