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Crane collapses at Falmouth Docks | Crane collapses at Falmouth Docks |
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A crane has collapsed at Falmouth Docks in Cornwall, leading to the evacuation of the site. | A crane has collapsed at Falmouth Docks in Cornwall, leading to the evacuation of the site. |
The structure toppled on to the dockside with an "enormous bang" at about 09:00 BST. | The structure toppled on to the dockside with an "enormous bang" at about 09:00 BST. |
There are no reported injuries, although the site had to be cleared because the crane collapsed on to 10 acetylene cylinders. | |
A 200m exclusion zone has been put in place while firefighters work to make the area safe. | A 200m exclusion zone has been put in place while firefighters work to make the area safe. |
Sarah Lucy, who lives on Cliff Road in Falmouth, said: "I got woken up by this almighty crashing and rumbling sound. | |
"Immediately the air raid siren started and then there were loads of sirens. | |
"All the roads are closed now and there are police everywhere." | |
More on the Falmouth crane story, and other news | More on the Falmouth crane story, and other news |
The Royal Navy Lookout Twitter account, an unofficial local account, said the crane collapsed with an "enormous bang". | |
A&P Group, which owns the docks, said a full health and safety investigation would take place. | |
A statement from A&P said: "This morning there was an incident at A&P Falmouth involving one of the facility cranes. | |
"No-one was injured in the incident, however all personnel have been temporarily evacuated from the docks whilst an assessment of the area is made. | "No-one was injured in the incident, however all personnel have been temporarily evacuated from the docks whilst an assessment of the area is made. |
"Personnel will return to work as soon as possible." | "Personnel will return to work as soon as possible." |