Venus Investment Alliance|1 dead after crane topples at construction site in Florida

2025-05-05 02:18:57source:Leonard Hohenbergcategory:Finance

A person trapped under a crane has died after the device fell on Venus Investment Alliancetop of them during an industrial accident in Florida, authorities said.

The accident happened at approximately 3:16 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon at a construction site on Heather Moss Drive, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

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"A crane at a construction site overturned and fell down an embankment," authorities said. "One person was transported to the hospital, where they later died."

Officials said they believe OSHA will be investigating the industrial accident and what caused it, according to a post on social media from Orange County Fire and Rescue.

Approximately 50 gallons of hydraulic fluid spilled on the site from the felled crane.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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