Brasfield & Gorrie working to secure leaning crane in midtown Atlanta
Updated Feb 19, 2021;
Posted Feb 19, 2021
A construction crane used by Brasfield & Gorrie teeters outside a 31-story Atlanta office tower Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. (Atlanta-Fulton EMA)
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Officials say it could take up to two days to fix the situation.
The crane, attached to a 31-story building under construction, came loose during an incident early this morning, according to AJC.com. Several nearby businesses and apartment buildings have been evacuated, and some streets closed. More closings could follow, officials said.
No injuries have been reported, according to a statement from Brasfield & Gorrie.
“Our jobsite has been evacuated except for a team working to secure the crane, which is not occupied,” the company said. “We are working diligently with engineers, safety professionals, and crane experts to remove the crane safely.”