Crane Collapses at Downtown South Bend Construction Site

A construction crane collapsed Thursday afternoon at the Stadium Flats construction site in downtown South Bend, but no injuries were reported.

According to the South Bend Fire Department, the collapse happened shortly before 3:30 p.m. on November 12 while construction crews were disassembling the crane after completing its use on the building project.

The fire department was notified around 4 p.m. and responded to the site to check for injuries and assess the situation.

Fire officials said workers were on site when the crane collapsed, but none were in the immediate area.

Plans are being made to remove the collapsed crane, although no timeline has been announced.

Monroe Street will remain closed between Lafayette Boulevard and Main Street until further notice. The fire department is asking drivers to avoid the area.