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Two Workers Killed as Barge-Mounted Crane Topples at Everett Redevelopment Site

Investigators are examining why a crane collapsed during demolition at the former Exxon terminal on the Mystic River.

Overview

  • Everett’s police chief said one worker died at the scene and another at a hospital, with identities to be released after family notification.
  • Fire officials described a complex technical rescue with mutual aid support, and one victim was extracted from the downed crane.
  • Charter Contracting said the men worked for a subcontractor and expressed condolences while coordinating with public safety officials.
  • Everett Landco, the site’s developer, paused all barge-based operations as the investigation proceeds.
  • Authorities reported no other missing or injured workers and said the cause of the collapse remains unknown at the Rover Street/Island End site near the Mystic River.