Crane collapse leaves two men dead

The collapse of a crane in Crewe has left two men dad airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

The incident occurred on a Seddon care home development on Dunwoody Way in Crewe.

The crane driver was airlifted to Royal Stoke hospital with serious injuries, which the police described as non-life threatening.

The crane damaged a nearby house resulting in the occupants in the house being relocated as the incident is investigated.

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.”

He said the police was working closely with the HSE, the local council and Building Control on the investigation into how the incident occurred.

Jonathan Seddon, Chief Executive, Seddon said in a statement: “I’m deeply saddened to say that following the incident involving the erection of a crane two people working on site have lost their lives, while a third remains injured in hospital. The crane also struck an adjacent house, the occupants were taken to hospital and have since been discharged.

“On behalf of everyone at Seddon I’d like to offer my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of those who so tragically lost their lives yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with everybody involved, and words cannot express how we feel.

“At this time I cannot speculate as to the cause of this incident, but needless to say there will be a full investigation and Seddon is working closely with the emergency services and Health and Safety Executive.”

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