NEW YORK (Sputnik) — Earlier in the day, a malfunction led to a nearby crane collapsing on the Tappan Zee Bridge. The collapse forced all lanes along the I-87 highway to close.
We want to do structural inspection of the bridge. Until that is done, we’re not comfortable reopening the bridge to traffic. (1 of 2)
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 19, 2016
There were no serious injuries as a result of the collapse, Cuomo added.
Damage on the southbound side of the TPZ bridge pic.twitter.com/PjlLG5pxIA
— Melissa DeRosa (@melissadderosa) July 19, 2016
The malfunction occurred in one of 28 cranes currently constructing an adjacent bridge expected be complete in 2018.
The remnants of the collapsed crane pic.twitter.com/dUbpCaiasV
— Melissa DeRosa (@melissadderosa) July 19, 2016
