20/08/2015

Three Men Injured In 20ft Crane Fall

Three men have been taken to hospital after falling from a crane in L'Derry.

The incident happened on the Port Road in the Strathfoyle area at approximately 9.45am on Thursday.

It is thought the men fell onto a boat when a 20ft crane they were on overturned.

Five fire appliances and a Fire Emergency Response vehicle attended the scene.

All three men were injured and are being treated at Altnagelvin Hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The Health & Safety Executive has been informed and an investigation has launched.

(CD/MH)

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