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Storm Katie crumples crane in Greenwich

March 28, 2016 By Greenwich.co.uk

Storm Katie in London

CREEK Road was closed to traffic today after a huge crane buckled under the force of Storm Katie during the night.

Greenwich woke up to the startling sight of the wilted crane - visible from around town - hanging overhead. It was reported to have crumpled in high winds shortly before 2am.

Nobody was hurt when the large crane, positioned behind the Lord Hood pub, collapsed as wind speeds reached up to 70mph around London

The bent-double crane is one of three that are currently working on a development site on Creek Road.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police commented:

"Officers attended and the road was closed between Greenwich Church Street and Norman Road until the crane’s structure can be made safe. There were no reported injuries."

© Licensed to London News Pictures. 28/03/2016. London, UK. A collapsed tower crane on a construction site in Creek Road, Greenwich, south east London. The crane collapsed during the windy weather of storm Katie. Photo credit : Vickie Flores/LNP

Storm Katie in London

Other damage caused by Storm Katie included the felling of a lamp post and tree in Stockwell Street and the upending of benches at the National Maritime Museum.

Thames Clipper boats had to stop calling at North Greenwich Pier because of damage to the canopy there and both the Woolwich Ferry and cable car across the Thames were halted until the strong winds subsided.

Storm Katie in London
Fallen tree in Stockwell Street with the damaged crane seen in the distance

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Benches turned over at the colonnade next to the National Maritime Museum

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Damaged canopy at North Greenwich Pier

Storm Katie in London
The QEII Bridge was also closed, causing long traffic tailbacks on the M25 throughout Bank Holiday Monday

 

 

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