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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 leading to the evacuation of the site. | A crane has collapsed at Falmouth Docks leading to the evacuation of the site. |
| Witnesses described hearing an "enormous bang" as it collapsed on to 10 acetylene cylinders at the dockside at about 09:00 BST. | |
| A firefighter suffered minor injuries while assessing the scene. | |
| A 200m exclusion zone was set up over fears the cylinders could explode after the collapse, which was initially treated as a major incident. The cordon was lifted at about 13:00. | |
| There were no other injuries. | There were no other injuries. |
| Sarah Lucy, who lives in Cliff Road, Falmouth, said she was woken up by an "almighty crashing and rumbling sound". | Sarah Lucy, who lives in Cliff Road, Falmouth, said she was woken up by an "almighty crashing and rumbling sound". |
| "Immediately the air raid siren started and then there were loads of sirens," she added. | "Immediately the air raid siren started and then there were loads of sirens," she added. |
| 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". | 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. | 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: "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. | 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. |
| "Personnel will return to work as soon as possible." | "Personnel will return to work as soon as possible." |