Crane collapses on house in Melbourne’s west
A crane has collapsed onto a house in Melbourne’s west.
Police say the crane collapsed in Yarraville, falling on an unoccupied neighbouring house about 1pm, causing major structural damage.
Two men working on the construction site received minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
A crane is seen after it collapsed on two houses in Yarraville, Melbourne.(AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) AAP
A crane is seen after it collapsed on two houses(AAP Image/Daniel Pockett). AAP
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade have confirmed that three trucks were called to a property at Schilds Street.
Police, along with about 20 fire fighters, are currently at the scene.
Firefighters and emergency responders at the scene are determining how to stand the crane back up.
"This is likely to be a protracted incident with emergency crews on scene for some time," an MFB spokesperson said.
WorkSafe has been notified.
Emergency crews standing in front of the upturned crane. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) AAP
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