In Erkrath near Düsseldorf, a construction crane tipped over, with its hook striking the roof of a residential house. Several buildings were evacuated, but residents were allowed to return on Wednesday evening. Securing operations lasted late into the night.
On early Tuesday evening, an accident occurred on a construction site in Erkrath, a town near Düsseldorf. A construction crane tipped over while moving building materials to a raw structure. According to the fire department, the crane's hook struck the roof of a nearby residential house, leading to the evacuation of several buildings.
Residents were temporarily accommodated, likely privately. The city of Erkrath announced that they could return to their homes around 10 p.m. on Wednesday. The Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) assisted in the securing operations. The front part of the boom was successfully detached and recovered, with no movement in the secured base mast.
The fire department provided no initial details on the extent of the damage. The cause of the incident is still under investigation. The Rheinische Post reported on the deployment and the tipped-over crane. Such construction site accidents highlight the need for strict safety measures, as noted in the sources.
