23.07.2008

Boom truck goes over in Vail

The boom of a boom-truck type crane came crashing down across a road in the ski resort of Vail, Colorado yesterday no injuries were reported.
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The fallen boom truck in Vail

crane operator was hoisting materials off the ground and onto the roof when the crane became unstable and tipped. It is a 40-ton capacity boom truck type crane owned by HI Cranes of Eagle, Colorado.

The cranes was working at Vail Spa, lifting materials for an exterior decking project at rear of the property when the accident occurred. No injuries or property damage were reported.