Two of the dead were crane operators and two were in cars smashed by the crane, Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins said at a news conference.The victims included three males and one female, Fire Department spokesman Lance Garland said. Three others, including a 4-month-old, were taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Garland said. The crane smashed six cars when it fell, according to Scoggins.
— Governor Jay Inslee April 28, 2019 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee advised in a tweet that people should"stay clear of the scene and allow medical personnel and investigators to do their work."Inslee referred to the incident as a"terrible accident" and expressed condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
This is so horrific. My prayers for the families of those killed
Oh what a tragedy, may d souls of departed rest in peace and may God grant their families fortitude to bear this loss
When safety aspects is compromised it made good recipe for disaster.
Omg how horrible..😢
So sad.
That's so sad😢
Safety first!!!
Niles, this is your worst idea yet!
Dreadful accident. Every Seattlite will take this news personally. Crane accidents are terrifying. Perhaps it's time to rethink downtown construction zones policies. GovInslee KING5Seattle
The Obama FBI was weaponized for political purposes
And we only hear about the Synagogue shooting. Crane kills 4 people?
Wow thats terrible prayers for the affected. Can't believe your doing a real news story. Well but I am sure its Trump's fault. Or maybe all that weed they smoke in that town.
Waiting for this network to blame POTUS.
Was it anti Semitic? Was a gun used?
GOP TheDemocrats Thank you komonews for this important story. Video Drug truth of any large city. Voters ask two questions: 1. Drugs and Homeless, what political party in charge? 2. Will you finally vote out politicians that allow this? .
How horrible.
Don’t they have safety protocols when using cranes? Sue them all!
not enough God sense in people there!!
This is sad
We need crane control now!
High winds today were probably a factor.
Sad heard
Terrible
TRUMPS FAULT! (What? it is CNN after all)
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