Brigitte Gerney, ‘Crane Lady’ Who Survived Collapse, Dies at 85

Her legs were crushed when she was trapped for six hours in Manhattan in 1985, touching off a media frenzy. Miraculously, she was able to walk again.

Source: NYT Health - June 16, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sam Roberts Tags: Gerney, Brigitte Deaths (Obituaries) Accidents and Safety Derricks and Cranes Rescues Manhattan (NYC) Source Type: news