Crane arm crushes car as operator trapped high above worksite

Crane operator rescued after scary collapse at Derrimut

A crane operator has been freed in a dramatic rescue operation in Melbourne’s west after a crane toppled onto powerlines and a car.

Car crushed, driver trapped after crane collapse in Melbourne’s west

A crane operator was trapped for about an hour after a crane collapsed on a worksite in high winds in Melbourne’s west, crushing a car beneath.

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. N…

Wind knocks over crane in Melbourne's west

Emergency services are working to free a crane operator after a crane collapsed, landing on a car and bringing power lines down. Fire Rescue Victoria told 3AW Mornings the wind had toppled over the crane on Derrimutt Road in Sunshine. Press PLAY to hear the full details Image: Supplied

Crane Boom Crashes onto Car

A crane toppled onto powerlines and a car in Derrimut, trapping its operator 30 metres up. He was rescued safely as WorkSafe began investigating.