Injured worker stuck in crane at Southampton docks

An incident at Southampton docks has resulted in emergency services deploying to the scene.

What we know so far:

This afternoon, a crane driver became trapped in his cab at Southampton docks, causing the docks to be closed.

Paramedics are treating the man 45m (148ft) above the ground inside his dockside crane

Ambulance teams are collaborating with fire crews.

Ambulance crews and firefighters worked to free the man at Western Docks, and they plan to lower him to safety on a rope.

The Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Urban Search and Rescue Team have also been dispatched to the scene.

St Mary’s and Redbridge appliances, including an aerial ladder platform, were also involved.

Crews are attempting to install a lowering mechanism on a platform at the top of the crane, while paramedics assist in treating the crane driver in the cab.

Given the seriousness of this incident, a lot of operations in the docks have been suspended. This is likely to have a knock on effect with traffic in and around the area.