Houses evacuated as crane collapses in Dublin

A 200-foot crane has collapsed at in central Dublin.

A 200-foot crane has collapsed at in central Dublin.

A Garda spokeswoman said the crane fell in a building site on Barrow Street in Ringsend.

Several homes were evacuated as a precaution, but their were no injuries. The crane is was partly suspended over a bridge and DART services were suspended.

Inspectors from the Health and Safety Authority are inspecting the site.

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