Crane collapses, driver escapes injury

Workers look on as one of their Cranes lay in a creek after falling over after the bank it was on gave way in Henderson, Auckland. Photo / NZPA

A crane operator had a lucky escape when it collapsed at a work site in West Auckland today.

The crane collapsed on the banks of the Huruhuru Creek near the Triangle Drive Bridge by Lincoln Road, Henderson, late this morning.

A witness, who declined to give his name, told NZPA it appeared the crane collapsed after the bank of the creek subsided.

He said the driver was uninjured.

Police and fire service staff were in attendance.

- NZPA