Crane crashes onto building in Brisbane CBD
A construction site crane has toppled across the road and into the side of a neighbouring building in South Brisbane.
#BREAKING: Motorists asked to avoid Grey and Tribune streets in South Bank after crane collapse. #7News #bnetraffic https://t.co/jMiTWlFefu
— 7 News Queensland (@7NewsQueensland) June 7, 2016
The crane has blocked Grey Street but it is understood the driver is not injured.
Four fire crews are on the scene.
Seven News reported a short time ago the driver of the crane had been rescued from the cabin.
Update: Emergency crews have rescued the driver of toppled crane at South Bank. https://t.co/hba9qS5FsX #7Newshttps://t.co/CPPsGzwEtt
— 7 News Queensland (@7NewsQueensland) June 7, 2016
The top of the crane has become embedded in the side of a Griffith University building.
UPDATE: @QldFES and @QldAmbulance on scene of fallen crane at South Bank as the driver remains in the cabin. #9News pic.twitter.com/PX3VC9bN1N
— Nine News Brisbane (@9NewsBrisbane) June 7, 2016
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.
