This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-40356335
The article has changed 14 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Version 1 | Version 2 |
---|---|
Three trapped as crane collapses in Crewe | Three trapped as crane collapses in Crewe |
(35 minutes later) | |
A crane has collapsed in Crewe, trapping three people. | A crane has collapsed in Crewe, trapping three people. |
One person, believed to be the crane driver, has been released and airlifted to hospital with "unconfirmed injuries". Cheshire Police said two others remain trapped. | |
It happened at a new housing development by Morrisons on Dunwoody Way at 16:30 BST. | |
The Health and Safety Executive has been informed. | |
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 remain at the scene, including the fire service's major incident unit. | |
Live updates on this and other stories for Staffordshire and Cheshire here | 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. |