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Two men die after crane collapses in Crewe 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. Two men have died and another man has been airlifted to hospital after a crane collapsed.
A parent and child were also taken to hospital as a precaution after the falling crane damaged a house. A parent and child were also taken to hospital as a precaution after a house was damaged by the crane, in Crewe.
One person, believed to be the crane driver, was released and airlifted to hospital with "unconfirmed injuries". The airlifted man, believed to be the crane driver, is not thought to have life-threatening 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. Cheshire Fire and Rescue's major incident unit attended and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been informed of the accident.
The Health and Safety Executive has been informed. At 22:50 BST, Cheshire Police confirmed the fatalities, following the collapse of the crane at a new housing estate on Dunwoody Way at 16:30.
The fire service's major incident unit was at the scene. The force confirmed the two people at the house were uninjured.
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A building inspector was asked to attend, the fire service said. Ch Supt Matt Welsted, of Cheshire Police, said: "This is a truly tragic incident, and our deepest condolences go out to the families affected at this extremely difficult time."
Police closed Dunwoody Way at the junction of West Street. He said the force was working closely with the HSE, the local council and Building Control on the investigation into how the collapse happened.
The collapse was close to the Bombardier manufacturing site. Following the collapse, close to the Bombardier manufacturing site, police closed Dunwoody Way at the junction of West Street.
Bodies being recovered
"I would like to reassure members of the public that nobody else is at risk," Ch Supt Welsted continued.
"A residential property has been damaged as a result of the incident, the occupants were not injured and were checked over by medical professionals. They have since been relocated while the investigation continues.
"The bodies of those who have sadly lost their lives will shortly be recovered from the scene."
He urged anyone with footage taken from the scene to "please respect the families involved" and if any could be of use to the investigation make it available to investigators.