Crane overturns, bursts into flames at Mumbai port; dramatic visuals show black smoke
The incident took place at around 7:15 p.m. at Green Gate, beside the Cruise Terminal in Ballard Pier Estate, and was reported by the BPT control room.
A crane collapse and subsequent fire at Mumbai port's BPS Port injured at least two operators on Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. at Green Gate, near the Cruise Terminal in Ballard Pier Estate. The vessel involved was the 'Vienna,' flying the Barbados flag. The cargo being lifted weighed 140 metric tons, and the two cranes assisting were operated by Barkat Company.
The accident was caused by a technical failure during the lifting process, leading to the load becoming imbalanced and falling onto the second crane. This caused the crane to lift off the ground and its front telescopic boom to strike the vessel, resulting in the crane catching fire. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze by 8:30 p.m. Two injured operators were taken to St. George Hospital for treatment, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
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