Plank Falls From Boston Skyscraper, Nearly Hits Pedestrians

A potentially serious incident was narrowly averted in Boston when a scaffold plank unexpectedly dropped from a 46-floor skyscraper last Friday. The plank missed pedestrians by mere moments as they commuted through South Station, New England's busiest transit hub. Video footage released by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority captures the plank landing near a pedestrian, leaving onlookers momentarily stunned or hastening away from the site.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported, as confirmed by city officials. South Station, central to Boston's transport system with its subway, bus, and commuter rail lines, continued operations despite the incident. Authorities highlighted that the plank resulted from a piece of rigging gear falling, raising concerns over safety measures at such heights. The situation is under investigation by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)