Merritt Island Crane Collapse
Two people tragically lost their lives when a crane collapsed at the construction site of the new Cape Canaveral Hospital in Merritt Island, Florida, on Wednesday. The victims were transported to a nearby hospital but did not survive; their identities have not yet been disclosed. The incident, which occurred amid rain and strong winds, is under investigation, with the hospital expected to open in 2027 as part of a project managed by Health First and constructed by Gilbane Building Co.