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Two men die after crane collapses in Crewe | |
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Two men have died and another airlifted to hospital after a crane collapsed in Crewe. | |
A parent and child were also taken to hospital as a precaution after the falling crane damaged a house. | |
One person, believed to be the crane driver, was released and airlifted to hospital with "unconfirmed injuries". | |
At 22:50 BST, Cheshire Police confirmed two men had died, following the collapse of the crane at a new housing estate on Dunwoody Way at 16:30. | |
The Health and Safety Executive has been informed. | The Health and Safety Executive has been informed. |
The fire service's major incident unit was at the scene. | The fire service's major incident unit was at the scene. |
Live updates on this and other stories for Staffordshire and Cheshire here | Live updates on this and other stories for Staffordshire and Cheshire here |
A building inspector was asked to attend, the fire service said. | A building inspector was asked to attend, the fire service said. |
Police closed Dunwoody Way at the junction of West Street. | Police 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. |