Huge crane collapse in central New York City kills at least one
At least one person has died and more have been injured after a huge crane collapsed in a New York City neighbourhood.
New York Mayor visits scene of crane collapse
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has visited the scene where a large crane collapsed in central Manhattan where he was briefed by the city's fire department.
In video footage posted by the NYPD, de Blasio can be seen walking along the cordoned off street and underneath part of the collapsed crane, as rubble and crushed cars can be seen in the background.
Watch the video here.
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