New York City authorities are warning the public to avoid an area of Manhattan Wednesday morning as users on social media are sharing videos and images of a construction crane on fire following a partial collapse.
“Due to a crane collapse, please avoid the area of 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue from West 41 Street to West 42 Street,” the New York City Police Department said in a tweet.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the New York City Fire Department for comment.
A collapsed crane leaves a trail of smoke on 41st and 10th in New York City, New York. (Julia Musto, Fox News Digital)
The source of the fire is not immediately clear.
Firefighters could be seen trying to put out the blaze. One firefighter and one construction worker has been hurt, Fox News has confirmed.
One video shared on Twitter appears to show the arm of a crane attached to a building breaking off and hitting a building across the street, sending debris falling.
A crane collapsed on 41st and 10th in New York City, New York. (Julia Musto, Fox News Digital)
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The arm then plummets to the ground and a loud noise could be heard while people are seen running away from the scene.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
