Huge crane collapses crashing along scaffolding around building
The incident has happened in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland.
A person has been taken to hospital after a crane collapsed and smashed into a building at a construction site.
The incident has happened in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, at around 9.30am this morning.
A video posted to social media shows the jib of the crane lying on top of a building surrounded by scaffolding as workers watch on in horror.
Another video shows fire engines present at the scene as eyewitnesses reported hearing a large crack before the crane collapsed.
A person has been taken to New Edinburgh Royal Infirmary following the incident.
The Scottish Ambulance Service said in a statement: ‘We received a call at 0929 hours today to attend an incident in Leith, Edinburgh.
‘We dispatched two ambulances and our special operations team (SORT) to the scene and transported one patient to New Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.’
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ‘Emergencies services are in attendance at Steads Place in Edinburgh after a crane collapsed at a building site.
‘There are road closures in place at Leith Walk and Pilrig Street.
‘Motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area.’
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service also confirmed they are at the scene following the crane collapse and will provide a full statement in due course.
The site is being developed by Drum Property Group and the apartment buildings are due to be completed by spring 2024.
It is part of the first phase of the 110 build-to-rent apartments, which are located on the site of a former industrial estate.
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