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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 leading to the evacuation of the site.
The structure toppled on to the dockside with an "enormous bang" at about 09:00 BST. Witnesses described hearing an "enormous bang" as it collapsed on to 10 acetylene cylinders at the Cornish dockside 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 firefighter suffering minor injuries while assessing the scene.
A 200m exclusion zone has been put in place while firefighters work to make the area safe. A 200m exclusion zone was set up over fears the cylinders could explode after the collapse, initially treated as a major incident. The cordon was lifted at about 13:00 BST.
Sarah Lucy, who lives on Cliff Road in Falmouth, said: "I got woken up by this almighty crashing and rumbling sound. There were no other injuries.
"Immediately the air raid siren started and then there were loads of sirens. Sarah Lucy, who lives in Cliff Road, Falmouth, said she was woken up by an "almighty crashing and rumbling sound".
"All the roads are closed now and there are police everywhere." "Immediately the air raid siren started and then there were loads of sirens," she added.
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The Royal Navy Lookout Twitter account, an unofficial local account, said the crane collapsed with an "enormous bang".The Royal Navy Lookout Twitter account, an unofficial local account, said the crane collapsed with an "enormous bang".
Cornwall Fire Service said its response was in line with how it would plan for this type of incident.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Phil Martin said: "Incidents involving acetylene cylinders require a well-managed response and the cordon is put in place to ensure the safety of members of the public.
"I am pleased to report that the firefighter who was injured suffered only minor injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution, we do of course wish him a speedy recovery."
A&P Group, which owns the docks, said a full health and safety investigation would take place.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. A statement from A&P said: "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."