An operator dismantling a self-erecting tower crane in Germany is said to have made an error that resulted in the crane overturning at a site in Osterhofen Bavaria. Thankfully on one was hurt in the incident which occurred on Friday.
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Heavy winds hit cranes in Belgium
A heavy storm in northern Belgium on Saturday took down two tower cranes at the site of a new hospital in Oekene, Roselare.
A woman was badly injured when she drove out in front of a crane yesterday in Chelsea, Maine.
Loader crane overturn in UK
A loader crane overturned while lifting a generator in the city of Bath early yesterday.
A mobile crane caught fire on the M1 Motorway in the UK yesterday, blocking one lane on the northbound exit slip-road/ramp at junction 26.
Fatal crane incident Chennai Metro
One man died and another was injured when a crawler crane overturned at a metro construction site in Saidapet, Chennai, India today.
Webinar to Discuss Quality Control Elements for Effective Accident Management
When considering the complexities involved with crane operations, having pre-determined quality controls in place for effective accident management prior to beginning crane work
Tower crane manufacturers say no to fairground rides
European tower crane manufacturers have produced new guidance to emphasise that their machines are not designed to be used as fairground rides.
A crane overturned this morning in Phuket City, Thailand, cutting off a high voltage power line, but it is hard to see exactly what happened.
Bronto Skylift Crane tips in New York City
A five axle All Terrain crane lost its balance in Mineola on the north east side of New York City yesterday.

