EuropeCrane Collapses on Milan Building Amid HailstormSavePrintA giant crane collapsed on top of a six-story building in Milan, Italy, on July 27, 2021. Italian Firefighters Handout via AP/Screenshot via The Epoch TimesThe Associated Press7/27/2021|Updated: 7/27/2021Milan—A giant crane collapsed on a six-story building in Milan on Monday following a violent hailstorm that hit northern Italy.The storm also caused the temporary closure of the A1 highway due to hundreds of damaged vehicles with destroyed windshields in the rescue lane.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesBreezy Johnson Wins Olympic Downhill on Day Marred by American Teammate Lindsey Vonn’s CrashFeb 08, 2026Lindsey Vonn Crashes in Olympic Downhill, Taken Away by HelicopterFeb 08, 2026JD Vance and Jake Paul Watch US Women’s Hockey Team Together at Winter OlympicsFeb 07, 2026Defending Champ US Takes Lead Into Final Day of Team Figure Skating at the Milano Cortina OlympicsFeb 07, 2026Related TopicsMilanHailstormcrane collapsewindscreens