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Large Govan shipyard crane snaps | Large Govan shipyard crane snaps |
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An 80 tonne crane at a Govan shipyard has snapped while carrying out routine operations. | An 80 tonne crane at a Govan shipyard has snapped while carrying out routine operations. |
BAE Systems confirmed that three employees were involved in the incident which happened at the company's site on the Clyde at about 0800 BST. | BAE Systems confirmed that three employees were involved in the incident which happened at the company's site on the Clyde at about 0800 BST. |
One man is being treated in hospital for minor injuries while two others were treated for shock. | One man is being treated in hospital for minor injuries while two others were treated for shock. |
The Health and Safety Executive is carrying out an investigation into the incident. | The Health and Safety Executive is carrying out an investigation into the incident. |
Tracey King, who lives across the river from the shipyard, witnessed the collapse. | |
"I just heard this massive noise which I initially thought was coming from inside this building," she said. | |
"Then I saw the crane collapsing. It just snapped in half." |