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More details on the NZ crane tip

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We have received more details and photos from the crane accident in Auckland this week from an eye witness in a bid to help others learn from any mistakes. It seems that the crane, a 200 tonne Terex All Terrain was lifting the second beam of the new Huruhuru Cycleway bridge into place, when the embankment, built for the cranes and trucks on each side of the creek, gave way.

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August 7, 2010

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