17.02.2015
Crane runs away in UK
A five axle Liebherr All Terrain crane belonging to Ainscough Crane Hire reportedly ran away while parked at a services on the A38 near Plymouth, in the south west of the UK at 7am this morning ending up on an embankment.
The crane - thought to be a 95 tonne LTM 1095-5.1 - partially blocked the eastbound lane of the road near the Trerulefoot roundabout and Saltash, causing extensive delays. The main road connecting Bodmin and Plymouth is expected to be closed later today in order for the crane to be recovered.
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The Ainscough AT left the A38 and ended up in a ditch.
The cause of the incident has not been fully confirmed, but the crane was reported to have rolled away while parked. No one was hurt of injured in the incident. Police have urged motorists to avoid the area if possible.
Savage
Sorry ltm1100 5-2!!!!
Tmayes
It would of made his part in the crane gang more exciting
Savage
It's the new ltm1100...bristol depot crane..yes driver is fine just his ego a bit hurt....
spongey
I notice each comment has two 'dislikes'
Mr. Sachs & Mr Tpg I wonder?
Duncan Rogers
Not as AT as they thought it was obviously !
Perhaps he was just dipping the headlights
Tmayes
OH no!! The Ainscough police won't like this photo being on the Internet.
Steve Stennett
Right turn Clyde!! :) :)
spongey
I believe Ainscough is owned by U.S. banks, Goldman Sachs and TPG. Will they be setting up a hedge fund to cover this incident?
Crane Man1
Expensive Costa Coffee ! Always pays to double check the handbrake !