Crane Falls Off Bridge In Odisha As Cable Snaps While Lifting Truck

crane accident

In a chilling incident, a towing crane crashed into the water while lifting a truck which had already fallen off the bridge. The incident took place in Odisha’s Talcher town and its video is going viral on social media. 

According to local media reports, two cranes were working on the bridge to lift a truck on Sunday (31st July 2022). However, as the vehicle was carefully being hoisted from the water, the cable of one of the cranes suddenly snapped and the entire load was placed on the other. 

https://youtu.be/pbD5pPTRW_4

This led to the industrial vehicle slowly tipping over the edge of the bridge before finally plunging into the water. A video of the horrifying incident has surfaced online.

The clip shows the shocking moment the crane, with the driver still inside, toppled over and fell off the bridge. As per reports, no one was injured during the incident. The driver of the industrial vehicle also managed to safely swim free from his crane cabin.

The short clip has left the internet stunned. “Were those two cranes capable of lifting that if they had been rigged properly? Or are they just too light even if the rigging was perfect?” one user asked. “Good to see that the crane operator was able to get out and swim to shore,” wrote another. 

Share This Story

Leave a Comment

Related Topics

Read More

charleston terminal crane collision ntsb2025
The NTSB has blamed a communication breakdown for a $4.5 million crane accident at North Charleston Terminal. The incident underscores the importance of air draft awareness and early coordination.
boise airport hangar collapse crane osha settlement
Inland Crane has reached a settlement with OSHA following the deadly 2024 Boise hangar collapse. While citations are withdrawn, the company must now enforce new safety protocols.
tokyo crane accident transformer fall 2025
A utility worker is in critical condition after a 300kg transformer fell from a crane during pole installation in Tokyo. The incident raises questions about rigging safety and lifting procedures.
crane collapse in tree removal hiroshima 2
A crane accident in Hiroshima’s Hijiyama Park resulted in property damage and power outages. The incident raises questions about safety protocols in crane operations.
702632 around 11 am on december 12, near jianghua community in the
A fatal crane collapse during a water tower demolition in Chengdu claimed the life of a worker, just days before his 29th birthday. Authorities are investigating safety lapses, with two individuals detained.
fatal crane collapse rama ii road 1
A tragic crane collapse on Rama II Road has claimed six lives and injured eight others. Authorities suspect an overloaded girder as the cause. Learn about the incident, victims, and the impact on traffic.
Item added to cart.
0 items - $0.00