Crane falls onto house

Homeowners didn't know the tank was there
June 30, 2023

An all-terrain crane tipped over after an abandoned septic tank collapsed beneath it, sending the boom of the crane into the roof of a house.

According to news reports, the crane was on site for a tree removal project when the septic tank collapsed. The homeowners were unaware of the tank’s existence.

Watch a report.

About the Author

Rod Sutton

Sutton served as the editorial lead of Construction Equipment from 2001 through 2025. 

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