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Crane collapsed in Downtown St. Petersburg during high winds

Crane collapse in St. Pete
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A crane collapsed during high winds in Downtown St. Petersburg on Wednesday night.

The crane was at the 400 Central building construction site, according to the City of St. Petersburg.

No injuries have been reported.

Officials are urging residents to continue sheltering in place and to avoid the area surrounding 400 Central Avenue.

Crane collapsed in Downtown St. Pete

Hurricane Milton made landfall at 8:30pm near Siesta Key as a Category 3 Hurricane. The latest forecast from ABC Action News Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips.

Tracking Milton 9:30p Update