Crane catches fire before crashing into skyscraper in New York City

MOMENT a crane catches fire before crashing into skyscraper in Manhattan, New York City. At least two firefighters and four civilians were injured after a construction crane caught fire and collapsed in the Hell’s Kitchen area of Manhattan on Wednesday, July 26, officials said. The fire department’s first deputy commissioner Joseph Pfeifer said several people were injured, after part of the crane collapsed following a fire in the engine compartment about 45 stories up. Footage captured by a local resident shows smoke billowing from the blazing crane, as well as its collapse on Wednesday morning. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #manhattan
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