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Man in hospital after crane accident

A crane operator has been injured after falling 15 metres when a container carrier toppled

over on the Melbourne docks.

The crane, used to pick up and transport shipping containers, fell in the West Melbourne yard on Monday morning.

An Ambulance Victoria spokesman said the man, believed to be in his forties, was inside the crane's cabin about 15 metres above the ground when it fell.

Man in hospital after crane accident. Photo: 7News


"He was initially trapped and MFB crews had to cut away part of the cabin so that paramedics could get to him," he said.

The man suffered extensive cuts to his head, serious arm injuries and possible spine injuries.

He was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

The cause of the accident is being investigated.