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Fears Massive Crane Could Tip, Traffic Chaos

  • On Wednesday afternoon, a crane became detached from its support structure above Pennant Hills Road in Carlingford, prompting road closures and the evacuation of nearby workers.
  • The incident occurred amid strong winds that caused two anchor pins at the crane's base to fail, prompting fears it could tip over.
  • Authorities evacuated about 350 people, including workers and local residents, and implemented traffic diversions due to the hazardous crane.
  • As of Thursday morning, Pennant Hills Road is still shut while teams work to secure the crane, preparing for anticipated wind gusts reaching up to 59 km/h.
  • Officials urged the public to avoid the area and follow police directions, while the OSHA investigation into the accident continues without further details.
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Courier MailCourier Mail
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Crane at risk of collapse, roofs lifted off buildings in wind chaos

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The Daily TelegraphThe Daily Telegraph
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200 residents evacuated, crane on brink of collapse after wild winds

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Houston ChronicleHouston Chronicle
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SpaceX under investigation after crane collapses in South Texas

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Florida TodayFlorida Today
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Investigation continues into fatal crane collapse at Merritt Island Health First site

Wind gusts of 51 mph and 47 mph were recorded in the area around the time of the accident, according to the National Weather Service.

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'Avoid the area': Major Sydney road remains shut as crane risks falling over

A crane at risk of falling has forced the continued closure of a major road in north-west Sydney on Thursday morning.

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The West AustralianThe West Australian
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Leaning crane chaos to last days

Emergency crews are racing to stabilise a dangerously leaning crane in Sydney’s northwest, with authorities warning the chaos could drag on into the weekend.

·Australia
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Herald Sun broke the news in Melbourne, Australia on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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