A crane collapse has resulted in injuries to several people. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where a complex rescue operation was carried out. At least four patients were transported for treatment.
The incident involved a crane falling across a vehicle, which caught fire and produced thick black smoke. Images from the scene show the crane across the burning vehicle. Few details have been released about the incident, but further information is available from the source.
The City of Miami Fire-Rescue reported on the rescue operation and the number of patients transported.
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