Tipped Boom Truck Damages Two Buildings

No injuries reported.
March 18, 2024

A boom truck placing roofing materials on top of a condominium building tipped over, damaging the roof of two of the buildings. Four units were damaged, according to news reports, and one person inside one of the units was unhurt. The operator was also unhurt.

CBS News Boston video showed the damage done by the crane.

Firefighters were able to right the truck using two cranes.

About the Author

Rod Sutton

Sutton served as the editorial lead of Construction Equipment from 2001 through 2025. 

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