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Updated: 6:26 AM Aug 12, 2008
UPDATED: Crane Collapses At New Bern Bridge Project
One person was injured Monday afternoon when a crane being used to build a new bridge across the Trent River collapsed. Posted: 6:04 PM Aug 11, 2008Reporter: Bill Wilson/Christine Kennedy |
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A crane collapsed Monday afternoon at the Alfred Cunningham Bridge project in New Bern.
Department Of Transportation officials say the mishap happened around 4 P.M. when a large crane collapsed in the middle of the bridge which is being replaced.
We're told that one worker, who did not work for the D.O.T. was injured when he fell from a temporary work bridge into the Neuse river. He was taken to Craven Regional for treatment and we do not know the extent of his injuries.
D.O.T. officials say the bridge was just inspected on Saturday. Work had also begun last Thursday on temporary channels to allow boats through during construction.
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Posted by: Karin
Location: Morehead City
on Aug 11, 2008 at 11:44 PM
The Coast Guard tried to render assistance but were hindered by poor radio communications. We listened to the story unfold from our boat in Beaufort Inlet. The Coast Guard did their best to aid in this accident.
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Posted by: Chris
Location: New Bern
on Aug 11, 2008 at 06:39 PM
The injured worker was not taken to CRMC, but went to Greenville. Also, the Coast Guard did not rescue him as was reported by other news agencies.
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Posted by: Anonymous
on Aug 11, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Are there requirements to certify a valid inspection and certification of the operator of cranes at the start of their use on these type projects? Does anyone really check prior to work commencing?
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