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Florida construction crane segment collapses onto downtown bridge killing 1 worker, hospitalizing 2 others
A construction worker is dead, and two others are injured after a piece of a construction crane plummeted down on a busy bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Thursday afternoon.
According to the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, first responders were called to the Southeast 3rd Avenue Bridge, which spans the New River, around 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
“During the process of “stepping the crane” a large section in the operation fell from an elevated position,” officials said in a Facebook post.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Chief Stephen Gollan said at an evening press conference that a construction worker died. Their identity has not been released.
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One person died, and two others were injured after a crane collapsed on a bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Thursday. (Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue)
A man and a woman were brought to the Broward Health Medical Center with minor injuries, according to Fire Rescue.
A third person who was injured was not taken to the hospital.
Gollan said a platform that held equipment failed, sending the items from the platform down onto the bridge.
The crane was working above a bridge in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fla., before it fell Thursday. (Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue)
Images and footage of the scene showed a large piece of a large, square-shaped section of the blue crane on top of a black car.
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The car’s windshield appeared to be cracked by the large section of the crane.
Behind one of the cars, there appeared to be street damage to where the piece of the crane fell.
The piece of crane fell onto the Southeast 3rd Avenue Bridge over the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Thursday afternoon. (Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue)
The crane appeared to be working on a new construction building in the busy downtown area of Fort Lauderdale.
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The city announced that the bridge was closed in both directions due to the hole left by the collapsed crane.
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Atlanta Dream’s Naz Hillmon (third from left) speaks next to teammates (from left) Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones, Jordin Canada, Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard, during a press conference to welcome the Atlanta Dream 2026 free agent class, Friday, April 17, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)
By Morgan Shaw Parker – For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Matthew Wayne Pollock was called home on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Born on May 31, 1983, in Augusta, Georgia, Matt was known for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and deep love for both his family and animals. He dedicated many years of service to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center and Doctors Hospital of Augusta, where he built lasting friendships and touched the lives of many through his compassion and hard work. Matt also spent time working in veterinary medicine at Blanchard Woods Animal Hospital, combining his love for animals with his caring nature.
Matt found joy in the outdoors and especially loved hunting and golfing with his Uncle Scott, creating memories he treasured deeply. He loved Georgia football. He had an enormous heart, was always willing to help others, and shared an especially close bond with his mother, whom he loved more than anything.
He is survived by his mother, Karen Pollock; his father, Roger Pollock Sr. (Debbie); his aunt, Diane Wisnieski; his uncles, Kenny Pollock (Petra) and Scott Pollock; his stepson, John Turner (Shounette); his brothers, Douglas Pollock (Katherine) and Roger Pollock Jr. (Samantha); his stepsisters, Laura Wayland and Michelle Mashak; his nephews, Cameron Mashak, Kaiden Mashak, and Bennett Pollock; his niece, Charlotte Pollock; and many loving cousins.
Matt was preceded in death by his beloved uncle, Scott Wisnieski; his grandmother, Uta “Nana” Wisnieski; and his grandfather, Bob “Papa” Wisnieski.
Though his family’s hearts are broken, they find comfort in knowing Matt is reunited with his Nana, Papa, and Uncle Scott, where he has finally found peace, happiness, and rest.
He will be deeply missed and forever loved by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. at Platts Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809. You are welcome to come as Matt remembered you. The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Matt’s memory to the Burn Foundation of America in Augusta, GA (Burn Foundation of America | Augusta, GA).
Arrangements were provided by Platt’s Funeral Home 337 North Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809 (706) 860-6166. Please take a moment to share your condolences, memories, and photos at online guestbook at plattsfuneralhome.com.
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