1 person injured after crane collapses in Long Beach neighborhood

LONG BEACH, Calif. - A crane toppled over and struck a house in Long Beach on Monday afternoon, injuring a homeowner who was hit by debris.

Emergency were at the scene of a crane that collapsed impacting several homes in the 300 block of 61st Street in Long Beach.

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Crews were working to bring the crane upright. Long Beach police have closed 61st Street between Elm Avenue and De Forest Avenue.

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The injured homeowner, who had been working outside when the crane fell, was conscious and in stable condition when taken to a hospital, Long Beach Fire Department Capt. Jack Crabtree said.

The street was closed between Elm and DeForest avenues as crews worked to dismantle the crane.

It's unknown how the crane tipped over. The incident is under investigation.

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CNS contributed to this story.