CREWE councillors from have laid flowers near to the site of the crane collapse in Crewe that killed to men.

Emergency services were called to a new-build site on Dunwoody Way, in Crewe, on Wednesday afternoon following reports of a collapsed crane.

Two men died as a result of the incident. One man was taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital with serious injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.

A residential property was also damaged during the collapse, causing the occupants to leave their home.

On Thursday, Cllr Paul Bates, Cheshire East Council cabinet member for finance and communities, Simon Yates, Crewe Town Council leader and Diane Yates, mayor of Crewe, laid flowers near to the scene of the incident as a mark of their respect.

Cllr Rachel Bailey, leader of Cheshire East Council, said: “I was deeply saddened to hear of this tragic incident.

“My sincere condolences go out to the families affected by this and I hope to write to them personally.

“As a result of the crane collapse, a residential property was damaged.

“I can confirm that officers from Civicance, a wholly-owned company of Cheshire East Council which provides building control services, did attend the scene at the request of the emergency services to assess the damage.

“The occupants of that property have made alternative living arrangements while the investigation into the incident continues.”

Cllr Yates said: “Our sympathies and deepest condolences go to the friends and families of those affected by this tragic incident on Dunwoody Way, in Crewe, on Wednesday.

“We also extend our special thanks to the emergency services whose dedication and professionalism has been amazing.”

Cllr Paul Bates, Cheshire East Council cabinet member for finance and communities and Diane Yates, mayor of Crewe