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- Two construction workers died when a crane collapsed on them in Everett, Mass.
- One man died at the scene, and the other later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital, Everett Police Chief Paul Strong said
- The EPD and Massachusetts State Police are investigating the incident
Two construction workers were killed when a crane collapsed in Everett, Mass., near Boston.
The crew members were struck by the crane while working on a redevelopment site near Boston Harbor on the Mystic River on Friday, Oct. 24, authorities said, per NBC News. One of the men became trapped under the collapsed crane and his body had to be extracted, the outlet reported, citing the police.
Everett Police Department Chief Paul Strong confirmed that one of the men died in the hospital following the collapse, while the other died at the scene, according to the outlet.
Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria said the victims were “young men” who were working to dismantle the onetime fuel terminal for a private company, in a statement to NBC Boston. The site was previously owned by ExxonMobil. In a new joint venture redeveloping the marina, Everett Landco announced plans to take down storage tanks and dismantle offices at the location this month, per NBC News.
“May they rest in eternal peace,” DeMaria said, per NBC News.
In a statement shared on social media, the EPD confirmed that the investigation remains open and is being conducted by the Massachusetts State Police, the Everett Police Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
PEOPLE has reached out to the EPD, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and Massachusetts State Police.
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The construction site, which is near 201B Rover St. in Everett, according to local outlet WHDH, is also partially operated by redevelopment company Charter.
“We are devastated to learn that two individuals from a subcontractor have died following a horrific accident at one of our job sites,” CEO Robert Delhome says in a statement to PEOPLE, adding that the company extends “our deepest sympathies” to the victims’ families, and thanks first responders for their swift action.
The Everett Fire Department praised first responders for their help in reaching the victims.
“This was a complex technical rescue which involved our members as well as crews from our mutual aid partners,” it wrote via Facebook, adding that those at the scene did “a tremendous job.”
The cause of the collapse remains under investigation.
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