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Crane collapses leaving man dead Crane collapses leaving man dead
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A man died and another was seriously injured when a crane collapsed on a building site in Liverpool city centre.A man died and another was seriously injured when a crane collapsed on a building site in Liverpool city centre.
Emergency crews were called to the incident on Dukes Terrace near Colquitt Street late on Monday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to Dukes Terrace near Colquitt Street at around 1600 GMT on Monday.
The driver of the crane - which fell 130ft (39.6m) - was cut free. He was taken to the Royal Liverpool Hospital, where his condition is stable. The driver of the crane - which dropped 130ft (39.6m) - was cut free before being taken to the Royal Liverpool Hospital. His condition is stable.
The fire service spokesman said there were no reports of anyone missing, but the area was still being searched. It is understood the dead man, who has not been named, was working below the crane when it collapsed.
Investigation launched Back injuries
Fire service spokesman James Berry said: "The cab dropped into a building and the driver was trapped.Fire service spokesman James Berry said: "The cab dropped into a building and the driver was trapped.
"Rescue teams retrieved him from the cab and he was taken to hospital.""Rescue teams retrieved him from the cab and he was taken to hospital."
An ambulance spokesman added the man suffered arm, back and shoulder injuries. The 31-year-old man suffered injuries to his arm, back and shoulder.
Two Health and Safety Executive inspectors were at the scene and a joint investigation has been launched with Merseyside Police into the death. Two Health and Safety Executive inspectors were at the scene and a joint investigation with Merseyside Police has begun.
Dukes Terrace has been temporarily closed to traffic.