Multiple cranes collapse.
0:57 video (contains profanity if you're not Australian):
Images of the aftermath:The official report cited operator error, and rumor has it the operator was inexperienced and pulled the wrong lever and allowed the winch to go into free-fall. He tried to catch it on the drum brake but that overheated, exploded and caught fire as you can see.
Previously:
Big Blue crane collapse - GIF
Crane collapses while lifting jumbo jet - GIF
Mobile crane collapses while installing billboard, with possible dozer assist - GIF
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