MIAMI (WSVN) - A crane operator is in critical condition after their crane fell, Wednesday morning, onto a busy highway.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crane operator fell from his crane onto a closed portion of State Road 836. The worker was on the side of the crane when it flipped over onto the overpass near 37th Avenue.

7Skyforce HD flew over the scene, just after noon, where tow trucks and officials were seen responding to the scene.

Miami Fire Rescue has transported the worker to Jackson Memorial Hospital in what FHP called critical condition.

Officials have shutdown the off-ramp along State Road 836 going westbound at Northwest 37th Avenue as an investigation into the accident continues.

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