New York, Rabi'II 26, 1437, February 05, 2016, SPA -- One person died and two were seriously injured after a crane collapsed in lower Manhattan Friday morning, the New York City Fire Department said, according to dpa. The crane, which had been standing in Manhattan's Tribeca neighbourhood, smashed parked cars as it collapsed and covered more than one city block. One person was treated for minor injuries. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the crane fell as workers were lowering it to a secure position due to strong winds. --SPA 22:09 LOCAL TIME 19:09 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w