Man who suffered serious injuries in a Port of Tyne crane collapse is ‘recovering at home’
A Port of Tyne employee who suffered serious injuries in a crane collapse is out of hospital.
A man who suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries in a crane collapse at the Port of Tyne is now ‘recovering at home’.
Matt Beeton, the Port of Tyne’s CEO, gave an update on the container operator’s condition and revealed that the Port is also supporting a number of other employees following the incident.
The crane collapsed after the Wind Orca vessel collided with the berthed BG Orange on Sunday, July 19 - causing a gantry crane on the Port’s quayside to collapse.
The injured man was taken to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) following the incident, where he required an operation.
Mr Beeton has confirmed that the man ‘isn’t in great shape’ but is now out of hospital and is continuing his recovery at home.
Speaking to the Shields Gazette on Wednesday, August 5, he said: “A container operator was seriously injured and he required an operation.
“He returned home from hospital last week where he is currently recovering.
“Thankfully he isn’t in a life threatening condition but he isn’t in great shape.
“In addition to that, we have a number of colleagues around the Port who are requiring assistance - this has been really traumatic for people.
“I think that this is something that we shouldn’t forget and I want to credit the North East Mayor and South Shields MP for constantly asking how people are feeling.”
The collision caused the hull and shipping containers on the BG Orange to be cut open, resulting in the Port of Tyne launching a major salvage operation to ensure the safety of the area.