Officials investigating after deadly crane collapse in commercial area north of Boston

Officials investigating after deadly crane collapse in commercial area north of Boston

At least one person is dead after a crane collapsed Friday at a commercial site on a river just north of Boston.

At least one person is dead, and a second person was taken to the hospital, according to Everett Fire Chief John Hickey.

It is unclear if there are additional injuries or fatalities.

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The collapse happened in a commercial area atop a barge on the Mystic River in the city of Everett, Massachusetts, according to police.

Police said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified.

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The cause of the collapse is under investigation, according to Hickey.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates

Category USA
Published Oct 24, 2025
Last Updated 21 minutes ago