A drill rig had some type of failure or malfunction in Brooklyn NY, and showered pedestrians with golf ball sized rocks, earth and debris. There are few details on the incident or the type ow fork or equipment involved except that it is for a large project known as Atlantic Yards. Seven cars were also damaged in the incident. [Source: Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY Patch. Image: fortgreene.patch.com]
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