05.04.2007

Aerial lift topples in Manchester

A boom lift, most likely a trailer lift, tipped over last night in Manchester, two men were in the basket working on a statue in Albert square when the nine meter lift tipped over dropping them around six metres.

A 57-year-old man suffered serious head injuries and is in a critical condition at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The other man's condition is described as "stable".
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The scene last night from a camera phone

The police and Health and Safety Executive have opened an investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the accident - which happened at about 19:30 last night - is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police.