Brooklyn crane boom falls onto roof of apartment building in Borough Park [Video]

BOROUGH PARK, Brooklyn (WABC) — Crews are on the scene after part of a crane fell onto a roof in Brooklyn on Thursday afternoon.

It happened 1442 44th Street just after 2:30 p.m.

Video from the scene appeared to show the truck crane boom on the roof of the four-story brick building.

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At least two top floor units were possibly damaged.

The building is brand new and appears to be occupied.

First responders say a primary search of the building came up negative.

Witnesses say they were initially afraid it would fall off the roof and onto the street below before firefighters arrived.

So far no injuries have been reported.

Building department inspectors are still determining whether the building is stable.

A full vacate order is in effect.

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