The incident happened at 9:30am on the construction site of the Toplife Tower project in District 10. Without warning, the crane suddenly toppled into the pre-school and landed just 20cm from a classroom.
The children screamed in panic as the collision shook the building before being escorted to safety by their teachers. No injuries were reported.
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Parents hastily picked their children up from the school after hearing the news. Photo by Hai Hieu. |
“I saw the crane swing back and forth before it collapsed. I didn't really pay much attention to it until I heard a very loud bang. Many people panicked. I saw dust flying through the air and heard screaming from the school,” said a woman who witnessed the incident from across the street. “I was afraid that something might have happened to the kids and was trying to help, but then I saw the teachers leading them to safety."
Many parents rushed to the school to pick up their children, but were met by a blockade that surrounded the area.
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The toppled crane truck at the scene. Photo by Hai Hieu. |
According to the project investor, the crane encountered technical problems while operating and tilted, causing it to collapse into the pre-school. “This is an unwanted incident. Fortunately, it did not cause any casualties. We are working to fix the damage,” said a company representative.
Local authorities are working with related parties to investigate the cause.