Crane collapse kills two workers in Everett construction site

Two construction workers, Larriston Lake and Paul Ledwell, were killed in a crane collapse at a dock on the Mystic River in Everett, Massachusetts. The accident occurred while the crew was demolishing obsolete equipment at the former Exxon terminal, which is set for redevelopment related to a proposed professional soccer stadium. One worker died at the scene and the other later at the hospital. The workers were members of the Piledrivers Local 56 union, which expressed deep sorrow and emphasized safety for its members. Investigations are ongoing by Massachusetts State Police, Everett Police, and the Chief Medical Examiner, with OSHA unable to investigate on-site due to a government shutdown. The community and local officials have extended condolences and pledged full cooperation in the investigation.