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Three trapped as crane collapses in Crewe | Three trapped as crane collapses in Crewe |
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A crane has collapsed in Crewe, trapping three people. | A crane has collapsed in Crewe, trapping three people. |
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said it happened on Dunwoody Way at about 16:32 BST on Wednesday. | Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said it happened on Dunwoody Way at about 16:32 BST on Wednesday. |
The fire service said a man, believed to be the crane driver, had been released and was being taken to hospital by air ambulance. | The fire service said a man, believed to be the crane driver, had been released and was being taken to hospital by air ambulance. |
Crewe Police tweeted: "We're currently dealing with an incident in Dunwoody Way. A crane collapsed trapping 3 people." | Crewe Police tweeted: "We're currently dealing with an incident in Dunwoody Way. A crane collapsed trapping 3 people." |
Emergency services remained at the scene this afternoon, including the fire service's major incident unit. | Emergency services remained at the scene this afternoon, including the fire service's major incident unit. |
Live updates on this and other stories for Staffordshire and Cheshire here | |
Police have closed Dunwoody Way at the junction of West Street. | Police have closed Dunwoody Way at the junction of West Street. |
The collapse was close to the Bombardier manufacturing site. | The collapse was close to the Bombardier manufacturing site. |