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Third man dies after Crewe crane collapse | Third man dies after Crewe crane collapse |
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A third man has died as a result of a crane collapsing at a building site. | A third man has died as a result of a crane collapsing at a building site. |
David Webb, 43, from Cambridgeshire, was injured when the crane tilted and fell at a site in Crewe, Cheshire on 21 June. He died on 25 July as a result of his injuries. | David Webb, 43, from Cambridgeshire, was injured when the crane tilted and fell at a site in Crewe, Cheshire on 21 June. He died on 25 July as a result of his injuries. |
David Newall, 36, from Bradford, and Rhys Barker, 18, from Castleford, West Yorkshire also died in the accident. | David Newall, 36, from Bradford, and Rhys Barker, 18, from Castleford, West Yorkshire also died in the accident. |
The Health and Safety Executive and Cheshire East Council are investigating. | The Health and Safety Executive and Cheshire East Council are investigating. |
More from Staffordshire and Cheshire | More from Staffordshire and Cheshire |
Mr Webb was originally from Northampton but was living in St Neots. His father died six days before the crane collapse. | Mr Webb was originally from Northampton but was living in St Neots. His father died six days before the crane collapse. |
His family said he died doing a job he loved and was passionate about. | His family said he died doing a job he loved and was passionate about. |
"Dave was a fun loving character who lived his life to the full. He was known for his large personality and sung his way through life," a family statement said. | "Dave was a fun loving character who lived his life to the full. He was known for his large personality and sung his way through life," a family statement said. |
The building site, which was formerly part of the Bombardier works complex, belongs to Seddon Homes. | The building site, which was formerly part of the Bombardier works complex, belongs to Seddon Homes. |
A nearby resident said he had seen the crane being used to lift tools when it started to tilt and then fall. | A nearby resident said he had seen the crane being used to lift tools when it started to tilt and then fall. |
The HSE said it is aware of the incident and is working fully with Cheshire Police in its investigation. |