Sydney Fish Markets crane collapse: Huge boom heard as multi-storey crane crashes at Glebe
- Structure came crashing down on Sydney’s fish markets
- Emergency services now on site
A multi-storey crane has collapsed at the new Sydney Fish Markets construction site.
It is understood the crane crashed at the port site on Bridge Road in Blackwattle Bay in Glebe at around midday on Thursday.
Local business owner Earl White works across the street from the project and said he heard a “huge boom” when the crane collapsed.
It is understood the crane crashed at the port site on Bridge Road in Blackwattle Bay in Glebe at around midday on Thursday.
There are a number of ambulances at the scene and photos from the scene show tradies filtering out of the location.
A man in his 30s was reportedly treated by paramedics for minor back injuries and taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Another witness told 2GB radio that the structure ‘cut to the second level with the jetty’ of the wharf, which is currently being redeveloped.
The new Sydney Fish Markets are expected to be unveiled in the second half of 2024.
Police have cordoned off the roads around the crash site and are expected to remain closed for a number of hours while damage is assessed.
One eastbound lane of Bridge Rd is currently closed at Wentworth Park.
As rush hour approaches, it will likely cause major traffic delays.
Safe Working NSW is believed to be investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
More to come.