26.06.2025

Leaning tower of Sydney

Around 200 people have been evacuated from their homes while traffic was disrupted after a low top tower crane started to leaning at an unsafe angle after two of its foundation anchor bolts failed in Carlingford, on the north west side of Sydney, Australia.

The incident is apparently purely due to the bolt failures which are being blamed on the high winds that swept through the city yesterday (Wednesday). Although at around 100kph/60mph that sounds unlikely assuming the crane was currently installed on a decent foundation, Fire and Rescue NSW have been on site trying to keep everyone safe, while getting the crane secured. Work has naturally stopped unto the crane has been fully stabilised or dismantled

The first item in the 7 News bulletin has excellent footage and information on the incident.