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MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. - A construction crane fell onto a Merritt Island home on Thursday, crushing the roof but leaving the longtime residents unharmed.

What we know:

A crane being used for construction work to install new AT&T assets toppled onto a Merritt Island home on Thursday, severely damaging the roof but causing no injuries. The homeowners, Amanda and Jim Crane, were both outside at the time of the collapse.

Workers quickly cleared debris and secured the house with tarps and plywood.

Amanda and Jim Crane have lived in the home for 40 years and had just completed major upgrades, including a new roof and fresh exterior paint. The couple said the accident has upended those efforts but emphasized they plan to rebuild and move forward.

No injuries, thanks to their dog

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