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Worker killed in 100ft crane snap
Tragedy ... the snapped crane in Glasgow
By DAVID WYNN
A WORKER was killed yesterday in a horror 100ft plunge when a crane SNAPPED.
He is understood to have been thrown from the cherrypicker and was battered by scaffolding as he fell to the ground.
A colleague below is thought to have been hit by the toppled section of crane — and was rushed from the the towering office block with serious head wounds.
Parts of the building were also evacuated as emergency crews raced to the scene.
Last night, one worker at a nearby site said: “It’s an absolute tragedy. I heard the cherrypicker collapsed and this poor guy was thrown to the ground.
“Apparently, because of the height the guy was up, he didn’t stand a chance.”
Workmates had watched in horror as the accident happened at around 12.25pm during renovation work at Buchanan House in Cowcaddens, Glasgow.
The two casualties were part of a team of contractors working on the site, which houses Network Rail, Transport Scotland and Glasgow Caledonian University.
Shock ... office staff and 999 crews at scene
Buchanan House worker Cheryl McDermott, a mum-of-one, tweeted after the incident: “Horrible day at Buchanan house. Really puts life into perspective.”
Police and fire crews remained at the scene for most of the day as investigators spoke to witnesses and examined the site.
David Walker, 33, who lives close to the scene, said: “Police and fire crews have been here all day. It’s terrible that someone has died in such a tragic way. I just really feel for his family.”
Shop owner Brett Morris, 38, who runs the La Sandwicherie shop opposite the building, said: “The guys that are working in Buchanan House come in on Saturdays quite a lot.”
A police spokeswoman said last night: “We can confirm one man has died and another has been taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary following an accident at Buchanan House.”
A spokesman for One Stop Safety Systems, the main contractor on the site is, refused to comment last night.
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...killed-in-100ft-crane-snap.html#ixzz1yPdueQen
Tragedy ... the snapped crane in Glasgow
By DAVID WYNN
A WORKER was killed yesterday in a horror 100ft plunge when a crane SNAPPED.
He is understood to have been thrown from the cherrypicker and was battered by scaffolding as he fell to the ground.
A colleague below is thought to have been hit by the toppled section of crane — and was rushed from the the towering office block with serious head wounds.
Parts of the building were also evacuated as emergency crews raced to the scene.
Last night, one worker at a nearby site said: “It’s an absolute tragedy. I heard the cherrypicker collapsed and this poor guy was thrown to the ground.
“Apparently, because of the height the guy was up, he didn’t stand a chance.”
Workmates had watched in horror as the accident happened at around 12.25pm during renovation work at Buchanan House in Cowcaddens, Glasgow.
The two casualties were part of a team of contractors working on the site, which houses Network Rail, Transport Scotland and Glasgow Caledonian University.
Shock ... office staff and 999 crews at scene
Buchanan House worker Cheryl McDermott, a mum-of-one, tweeted after the incident: “Horrible day at Buchanan house. Really puts life into perspective.”
Police and fire crews remained at the scene for most of the day as investigators spoke to witnesses and examined the site.
David Walker, 33, who lives close to the scene, said: “Police and fire crews have been here all day. It’s terrible that someone has died in such a tragic way. I just really feel for his family.”
Shop owner Brett Morris, 38, who runs the La Sandwicherie shop opposite the building, said: “The guys that are working in Buchanan House come in on Saturdays quite a lot.”
A police spokeswoman said last night: “We can confirm one man has died and another has been taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary following an accident at Buchanan House.”
A spokesman for One Stop Safety Systems, the main contractor on the site is, refused to comment last night.
Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepag...killed-in-100ft-crane-snap.html#ixzz1yPdueQen