01.05.2015

Fatal crane overturn

A five axle All Terrain crane over turned in Leipzig, Germany, Sunday morning, killing the operator and seriously injuring another.

The crane, a Liebherr owned by Hamburg-based crane and heavy haulage company Thömen, was being used to dismantle a tower crane in a pedestrian area of the city centre, when it went over backwards, crushing the crane cab and killing the 53 year old operator. A second man, 57, who was reportedly standing on the crane deck, was able to jump clear but sustained serious injuries.
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The five axle All Terrain crane over turned in Leipzig's city centre last week

The crane was recovered the following day by larger crane owned by Thömen. The incident is currently being investigated.
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The crane was being used to dismantle a tower crane when it went over backwards