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May 7, 2008 · about 18 years ago

Large Govan shipyard crane snaps

An 80 tonne crane at a Govan shipyard has snapped while carrying out routine operations. BAE Systems confirmed that three employees were involved in the incident which happened at the company’s site on the Clyde at about 0800 BST. One man is being treated in hospital for minor injuries while two oth

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An 80 tonne crane at a Govan shipyard has snapped while carrying out routine operations.

BAE Systems confirmed that three employees were involved in the incident which happened at the company’s site on the Clyde at about 0800 BST.

One man is being treated in hospital for minor injuries while two others were treated for shock.

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