A LARGE crane has collapsed into the River Mersey.
Emergency services were called at around 6pm on Sunday, June 2 following reports of a crane collapsing into the river from a derelict jetty in Rock Ferry.
Wirral Coastguard Rescue Team also attended and checked the area to make sure the collapse had not caused any damage to nearby vessels.
No-one was injured during the collapse.
In a statement, the Coastguard said: "Luckily, members of the public who had witnessed the crane collapsing confirmed that no-one was involved and that the crane was now fully submerged.
"Information was gathered and photographs taken and sent to Holyhead Coastguard Operations Centre.
"Mersey VTS were also informed.
"Emergency on the coast? Dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."
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