From ABC7 New York · · 1m 10s
Crane collapses through New Jersey home after hidden tank struck
A tree company's stabilizing equipment hit an underground seepage tank, causing a crane to crash through a garage in River Vale.
In brief
A tree company's stabilizing equipment hit an underground seepage tank, causing a crane to crash through a garage in River Vale. A hidden underground tank caused a crane collapse that damaged two homes, but quick action by the tree company and no injuries prevented a worse outcome. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Crane crashes through New Jersey home
A crane collapsed onto two homes in River Vale on Thursday morning after a tree company truck struck a hidden underground seepage tank while stabilizing equipment.
Impact hits homeowner's garage
The crane crashed through the roof and split the garage of homeowner Dina DeMayo around 10 a.m. Thursday on Sunnyhill Terrace.
“It split the garage, it went right through the top and split down, I called 911, they said get out of the house.”
Neighbor witnesses collapse unfold
Neighbor Ilene Levin was walking her dog when she saw the truck tip over and the crane fall in slow motion, hearing the homeowner scream.
“We watched literally in slow motion the truck was going over and the crane went down and all I heard was her scream.”
No injuries reported in incident
Officials confirmed no one was injured in the collapse, despite the significant damage to the homes and the dramatic nature of the accident.
Tree company takes immediate action
The tree company accepted responsibility and began repairs immediately, with insurance already contacting electricians and contractors to handle cleanup and restoration.
“They're doing everything right and their insurance is going to look up everything for myself and my neighbor, they actually called every electrician already.”
The short version
A hidden underground tank caused a crane collapse that damaged two homes, but quick action by the tree company and no injuries prevented a worse outcome.
