Thursday, August 20, 2015

Crane operator injured after crane tipped over in Manayunk in Philadelphia, PA


A crane tipped over in Manayunk on Thursday morning.
A crane operator was injured in an accident on Thursday in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia.

The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. at 1 Cotton Street.

The view from Chopper 6 shows the white crane truck tipped over on its side.

The boom was on the ground and partially resting on nearby railroad tracks.

Police say the 57-year-old operator was treated for a broken nose and bruises.