Crane Collapse, Perth, WA

Construction of the new $65 million Bunbury Catholic Cathedral suffered a setback when a crane arm collapsed.

The crane arm fell while it was being raised for the first time after receiving modifications for the next construction phase.

It was a metre from the ground with a full exclusion zone underneath as it was being raised before collapsing.

The arm had been modified by its Perth suppliers to extend higher to allow construction of the bell tower and spire.

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