The counterweight from a luffing jib tower crane dropped onto the building below in central Atlanta, Georgia yesterday causing substantial damage to the structural concrete below. Four people were injured in the incident from flying debris. None of them are seriously hurt, though. The two cranes on site- the crane involved is facing the camera The crane is one of two almost identical units working on the project in the midtown area of the city, there is some concern over the stability of the one that dropped its counterweight. The counterweightless crane Crews worked through the night to move rubble and check the structural integrity of the building as well as the crane. A number of local residents were evacuated from their homes while ethe checks were carried out. Some of the damage and debris The local news reports include videos and further information.
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