Crane overturns on Scout Moor wind farm, killing the driver
2026Published 30 Sept 2026
What happened
On a Monday in the week of 17 August 2026, an eight-axle mobile crane came off a hillside site road on the Scout Moor wind farm project in Lancashire. Police said the crane struck an earth bank, left the road, toppled and trapped the driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Health and Safety Executive is investigating. The reason the crane left the road has not been reported.
Contributing factors
Not reported. The source states only that the crane struck an earth bank, left the road and toppled.
Lessons learned
- Movement of large mobile cranes on wind farm site roads should be planned for gradient, width and roadside banks, even where the cause of a particular overrun is not yet known.
- An overturned crane can trap the driver, so emergency plans for remote construction sites should cover access to a vehicle that has left the road.
- After a fatal incident, the scene should be preserved for the investigating authority.
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Published 2026-09-30. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.