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Crane collapses in Derrimut

A crane collapse that occured in Derrimut on Wednesday, August 27, crashed a car and temporarily trapped the crane driver.

FRV responded to the incident on Swann Drive at 10.29am and escalated the response on arrival after finding the crane had collapsed in the wind, bringing powerlines down over cars.

Specialist FRV firefighters from the High Angle Rescue Team worked to free the crane driver who was then assessed by paramedics for mild shock.

No one was inside the vehicle under the crane when it collapsed, according to FRV.

The incident was deemed under control at 11.18am.

Police were also on scene.

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