17.10.2023

Off the back of a truck

A boom lift came off the back of a delivery truck in Arnhem, the Netherlands yesterday causing all manner of traffic issues. Thankfully no one was hurt in the incident, but the machine has suffered some significant structural damage.
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The incident occurred near the city’s GelreDome stadium, the lift a relatively new Niftylift hybrid belonging to the rental company 1-2-3 Machine Verhuur. We understand that the unit was being transported by a third party BUT have not confirmed if that is the case or not.
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The incident highlights the importance of properly securing loads, partcularly equipment such as this which could so easily have ended up with a fatality had it come off onto a passing car, bicycle or pedestrian.