Halifax-area road closed, building evacuated as construction crane found to be unstable

A Halifax apartment building was evacuated due to concern a construction crane could collapse.

A building has been evacuated in the Halifax-area following reports a construction crane is missing bolts.

Emergency crews are on scene in the area of Dutch Village Road, Supreme Court and Alma Crescent in Fairview, N.S.

“We are requesting people avoid the area of Dutch Village Rd, Titus Street, Main Ave., McFatridge Rd Alma Cres, Andrew Street, Deal Street and Percy Street areas. Road closures are in effect,” reads a social media post from the Halifax Regional Police.

This is a developing story.

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