Unstable Crane in Atlanta in Jeopardy of Falling

Atlanta Fire Rescue responds to Midtown construction site

FirefighterNation Staff

ATLANTA, Georgia – Atlanta Fire Rescue officials told 11Alive there was a mechanical failure while construction workers were taking down a crane at a construction site on Friday.

The crane is in jeopardy of falling and officials are hopeful the weather doesn’t impact the situation further.

The crane is leaning into the building at 13th and West Peachtree Street.

*UPDATE* A crane engineer is enroute to the location to access the situation. Two mobile cranes are also enroute to assist with bringing down the crane as well. W. Peachtree Street between 10th and 14th St. will be closed for the next 24-48 hours. #AFRD pic.twitter.com/FSFUS0A4ww

— Atlanta Fire Rescue (@ATLFireRescue) February 19, 2021

Firefighters evacuated several buildings nearby.

Officials say the streets could be shut down for 24 to 48 hours while the crane is dismantled.

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