Two Dead After Massive Crane Collapse Near Boston Casino

A shocking accident on the Everett, Massachusetts waterfront left two workers dead Friday afternoon after a massive crane suddenly collapsed into the water, sending emergency crews rushing to the scene just steps from the Encore Boston Harbor casino.

#BREAKING: Everett’s mayor, police chief told me two men working at the crane were killed during the collapse.

They were breaking down the former Exxon site when it’s cable snapped and fell on them.

Hearing they’re in their 30’s, 40’s. One body is still on scene. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/woAM8MOITn

— Daniel Coates (@danielcoates_25) October 24, 2025

The towering crane, which had been operating near Rover Street, tipped over without warning, according to officials. Part of the heavy machinery could be seen submerged in the harbor as first responders scrambled to rescue those trapped in the wreckage.

“This is a very commercialized space. With regards to any type of extrication, it does warrant a large amount of resources and technical expertise,” Everett Fire Chief Joe Hickey said as crews worked amid twisted metal and debris.

Chief Hickey confirmed that one person was pronounced dead at the scene, and another was rushed to a nearby hospital, where they later died. Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria said both victims were men believed to be in their 30s or 40s. Their identities have not yet been released.

“We’re just praying that people are OK,” Mayor DeMaria said somberly, adding that it’s believed one of the men fell into the water during the collapse.

Authorities said the crane crew had been working to dismantle a former ExxonMobil facility on the industrial waterfront when the deadly accident occurred.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified and will assist in the investigation.

For now, the scene remains active as local and federal officials work to determine what caused the crane to fail so catastrophically — and whether it could have been prevented.