It happened about 8:25 a.m., fire officials told WNBC.

High winds are being blamed for the accident.

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The FDNY confirmed that there was one fatality and three injuries. According to the NYPD, a pedestrian was killed, and three others were injured.

Mayor Bill de Blasio said it will take days to complete the investigation and repair the damage in the area.

The crane was being secured due to the wind gusts when it collapsed.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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