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Five people are dead after a crane collapsed in downtown Kelowna (B.C., Canada) on Monday morning, multiple outlets are reporting.
Here’s a look at the site of the crane crash this morning in #Kelowna. Four bouquets of flowers lie near the police tape still blocking the area off. pic.twitter.com/1tfcmZ7ugb
— Jules Knox (@Jules_Knox) July 13, 2021
The crane fell around 11 a.m. Monday, the reports say, as crews were working to dismantle it. The crash caused significant damage to surrounding buildings—including a seniors’ home—prompting evacuations of much of the area. The City of Kelowna then called a local state of emergency.
Area roads remained closed and evacuation orders remained active as of Tuesday morning.
Police believe one of the employees who died was the crane operator. No names will be released at this time #Kelowna #Okanagan #BritishColumbia
— CBC Kelowna (@CBCKelowna) July 13, 2021
A @WorkSafeBC investigation is currently taking place with the assistance of @KelownaRCMP. Police also confirm that no one else is missing, besides the male victim in the adjacent building #Kelowna #Okanagan #BritishColumbia
— CBC Kelowna (@CBCKelowna) July 13, 2021
