The failed machine was a luffing jib tower crane on hire from Falcon Cranes working on a Hill Group housing job at Barlby Road for Kensington and Chelsea Council.
A spokesperson for The Hill Group said: “On 4 March, an incident occurred at our Barlby Road site, being constructed on behalf of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, involving the jib of a tower crane becoming detached from its fixing.
“We can confirm that no one was injured, and the site was immediately evacuated. The HSE are aware, and the site remains closed until the incident is fully investigated, the area cleared and deemed safe for construction to recommence.”
In a statement to plant website Vertikal.net Falcon Cranes said: “We are aware that around 10am on Wednesday 4th March a luffing jib tower crane collapsed during operation in Kensington. There were no reports of any injuries. A thorough investigation has already commenced in conjunction with the manufacturer and a full report will be issued to the industry shortly.”
