Toronto, ON – A large construction crane at a construction project located at the corner of Bay Street and Harbour Street, just south of the Gardiner Expressway, is swaying dangerously as strong winds blow in from the lake, causing concern among local officials and residents. While cranes are designed to sway to some extent, this crane is reportedly 'swaying out of control' and appears to be unstable, with concerns that it might collapse. Officials have arrived on-scene and cleared the main intersection.

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​Reports of flying debris from the same construction site have also surfaced, further escalating safety concerns. There are also reports that some vehicles are stopping on the Gardner to watch the spectacle. The windstorm, with gusts blowing in from the south, is expected to continue into the afternoon. Authorities are warning nearby residents and commuters to stay clear of the area until further notice.

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This is not the first time Toronto has experienced crane issues. Just two weeks ago, a crane crane collapsed in Toronto's Leaside area on October 17 of this year. 2020 also saw a string of crane collapses, including: a July collapse at the new TD office construction site at 160 Front Street,  the August 2020 crane collapse across a major intersection in downtown Toronto, and the November 2020 Eglington Crosstown LRT project crane collapse. These incidents resulted in a range of issues in the past, including large-scale evacuations, shelter-in-place situations and some injuries. ​​​​​As the construction crane capital of North America, Toronto currently has more cranes dotting the skyline than the rest of the continent combined. ​We’ll keep track of this story and keep you updated…. 

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