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05/06/2013
One Dead As Crane Falls Onto M25
It has been reported that a man has died after a crane fell from a work site onto the M25 in Buckinghamshire.
It is thought that the victim may have fallen from the crane, he was reported dead at the scene, according to the BBC.
The incident happened around 09:29 this morning (Wednesday), with emergency services called to the scene on the anti-clockwise carriage between junctions 16 and 15.
One lane remains closed and it thought that it will stay closed "for some time".
(MH/CD)
It is thought that the victim may have fallen from the crane, he was reported dead at the scene, according to the BBC.
The incident happened around 09:29 this morning (Wednesday), with emergency services called to the scene on the anti-clockwise carriage between junctions 16 and 15.
One lane remains closed and it thought that it will stay closed "for some time".
(MH/CD)
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