Call have been made to give the crane driver Derek Allen a bravery award after he kept a cool head as his crane collapsed preventing it falling on the "RFA Springtide" and undoubtedly saving lives at Falmouth Docks in the morning of May 10. Emergency services were called to the docks just before 9 a.m. after the 58-year-old structure crashed to the ground as it worked on the Royal Navy ship. Allen remained in his cab as the cables started to snap. He realised that the crane could collapse on the ship which was full of workers carrying out a refit as part of a £900 million Ministry of Defence contract. He swung it away from the ship even as the jib started to crash to the ground putting him in danger as well. A massive shook the ground as the crane finally hit the deck. It could have been much worse with potentially fatal consequences if it wasn't for Mr Allen's quick thinking. After the accident crews were dispatched from Falmouth and Truro Community Fire Stations in line with the pre-planned attendance for this type of incident. An investigation has been launched into the accident by the Health and Safety Executive.
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12 May 2017 - 14:00
Update: 13 May 2017 - 09:39
Crane driver praised for being cold blooded and having saved lives
Crane driver praised for being cold blooded and having saved lives
WORLD SHIPPING
12 May 2017 - 14:00
Update: 13 May 2017 - 09:39
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