Worker Dies After Crane Crashes in Strong Winds
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May 26, 2026
A construction crane collapsed due to strong winds in the Russian city of Astrakhan, killing a worker. The incident took place at the construction site of a residential complex in the Babayevsky microdistrict. According to reports, powerful wind gusts caused the crane to fall.
The worker who was inside the crane at the time died from his injuries.
Russia's Investigative Committee stated that storm warnings had already been announced across the region before the accident occurred.
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