Crane collapse in Falmouth Docks

On May 10, 2017, a crane has collapsed besides the "RFA Tidespring" at Falmouth Docks leading to the evacuation of the site. The cran fell with an enormous bang onto 10 acetylene cylinders at the dockside at 9 a.m. A firefighter suffered minor injuries while assessing the scene and was taken to hospital as a precaution. A 200m exclusion zone was set up over fears the cylinders could explode after the collapse, which was initially treated as a major incident. The cordon was lifted at 1 p.m. The response of the Cornwall Fire Service was in line with how it would plan for this type of incident. A&P Group, which owns the docks, said a full health and safety investigation would take place. All personnel have been temporarily evacuated from the docks whilst an assessment of the area was made. (Photo: BBC)