Yet ANOTHER crane collapse, yet ANOTHER worker killed (Texas)

[blonndee]

Crane collapses on Texas bridge; 1 worker killed
Jul 30, 2008 (3:09p CDT)
By KELLEY SHANNON (Associated Press Writer)

SMITHVILLE, Texas - A crane removing steel beams from an old bridge over a Central Texas river became overloaded and toppled Wednesday, killing one worker and injuring another, officials said.

The crane smashed into a manlift basket where the two men were working, knocking one off and killing him, Bastrop County Sheriff Rosanna Abreo said. The bridge is about 75 feet above the Colorado River, but it was unclear how far the man fell or whether he landed in the water or the riverbed.

The condition of the worker wasn't immediately available, and it was unclear whether the man in the crane was hurt. Their identities weren't released.

The crane's base was in the riverbed when it was attempting to remove the beam, or girder, from the old bridge, Department of Transportation spokesman Marcus Cooper said.

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[ben_meyers]

1. It sure seems that "crane collapse" has become this years

Shark attack or missing "white girl" story.

[dysfunctional press]

2. and not every crane tipping over is a "collapse"...but it makes for good headlines.

especially this year- as you pointed out.