Man trapped in 27-tonne crane as it overturns in Hampshire

Man trapped as crane falls on property Credit: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service

  • Watch Emma Wilkinson's full report below

A man trapped in a 27-tonne crane after it overturned in Hampshire has escaped unharmed.

It happened on Pitman Close in Basingstoke this morning.

Five vehicles from Basingstoke Fire Station were sent out to rescue him.

A 27-tonne crane fell on its side on to a building Credit: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service

Emma spoke to Geoff and Jenny Shannon and Mark O'Leary, all neighbours.