A crane operator was killed and another person got injured at OU Colony in Shaikpet in the city, as a giant crane turned turtle on Tuesday.
According to GHMC officials, the crane operator jumped out of the driver’s cabin and while he was running, the giant crane fell on him resulting to his death. GHMC Commissioner Dana Kishore immediately rushed to accident spot and directed the officials to ensure to provide compensation to the family members of the deceased.
Condoling the death, GHMC Mayor B Rammohan also announced compensation to the family. The crane belonged to Greater Hyderabad Municipal corporation under SRDP (Strategic Road Development Plan) scheme.