04.07.2008

Pick & Carry crane hits pedestrian

A 26-year old man is in critical condition after an accident at the Foothills Industrial Park in Calgary, Canada.

The man was crossing the street when he was struck by a mobile pick & Carry crane. Police say the visibility of the crane operator was hampered by the load on the front of the crane.

The victim was struck in the abdomen and dragged under the vehicle for about 4.5 metre before being pinned under the right front tyres of the 18,000 kg crane.
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The crane involved along with the one that tried to lift it

Another crane owned by the same company tried to lift the first crane off, but couldn't because it only had a capacity of 9,000kgs..
When fire crews arrived on scene they used specialised "air bags" and had the patient free in minutes.

The specific air bag that was used has a lifting capacity of 40,000 kgs.
Paramedics took the man to hospital where he remains in critical condition.
Police are investigating