Investigators checking if collapsed crane was improperly secured

Investigators are looking into whether a crane that collapsed in Bat Yam yesterday, injuring three adults and a 9-year-old girl, was improperly secured to the ground in a bid to save money.

According to Ynet, investigators are exploring whether the contractor skimped on iron and concrete used in the foundations of the crane, leading to it toppling onto a residential street.

A crane that collapsed at a construction site in the central Israel city of Bat Yam on February 13, 2017. (Magen David Adom)
A crane that collapsed at a construction site in the central Israel city of Bat Yam on February 13, 2017. (Magen David Adom)

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