Chaos erupted in Norwood after a mammoth crane came crashing down onto a building under construction, sparking a full-scale emergency response. The collapse was reported at 12:37 pm on Thursday, drawing a swift dispatch of Fire companies to the Nassau Gardens complex on Bahama Drive and Neponset Street, where the downed crane was discovered by first responders.
Ladder 1 did not hesitate to quickly conduct a sweep for any trapped individuals and to help evacuate residents in harm's way. The situation was fortunately less dire than it could have been, with Norwood Ambulance 5 having to only evaluate a single individual who declined any further medical assistance or transportation, according to a statement from the Norwood Fire Department.
Fire engines and emergency personnel remained on the scene, tasked with the daunting job of safely removing the crane and to assess the extent of the damage, and determine the building's safety, building, and wiring inspectors were promptly called to the scene.
The current status of the building remains uncertain, with further evaluation pending. Details about the cause of the collapse and potential preventive measures are still to be disclosed as officials continue to investigate. Updates on the situation will follow as more information becomes available.
