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Munich Fire Brigade Lifts Sunken Telescopic Loader From Schwanthalerhöhe

Responsibility for determining the cause now rests with the homeowners.

Overview

  • The loader sank into the roadway on Westendstraße on Tuesday evening as workers tried to maneuver it between two buildings.
  • The vehicle came to rest beside a house, and further settling could have damaged the structure, according to Feuerwehr München.
  • An incident command unit assessed the scene before the commander requested a fire department mobile crane because subsurface conditions were uncertain.
  • Positioning the crane in the narrow street was difficult, but after preparatory work crews quickly hoisted the machine onto stable ground and returned it to the company.
  • No injuries were reported, and any potential property damage has not yet been assessed.