Watch Video! Eleven killed after crane collapses at Hindustan Shipyard in Vizag

Eleven persons were killed at the Hindustan Shipyard complex in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh after a rail- mounted crane collapsed, police said.

Three of the bodies have been recovered and identified, they said, adding rescue operations were on.

TV visuals showed the giant crane falling on the ground with a loud thud.

A new crane was being commissioned.Trial run was being conducted to bring it into full-scale operation. We've also ordered inquiry both from within Hindustan Shipyard & also a high-level committee from administration, said Vizag District Collector Vinay Chand on crane collapse incident.

Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has directed Visakhapatnam District Collector and City Police Commissioner to take immediate action in the crane collapse incident, said Andhra Pradesh CM's Office.

#UPDATE: The death toll in the crane collapse incident at Hindustan Shipyard Limited rises to 11: Visakhapatnam District Collector Vinay Chand #AndhraPradeshhttps://t.co/fDaFLqSPZA

— ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2020

A new crane was being commissioned.Trial run was being conducted to bring it into full-scale operation. We've also ordered inquiry both from within Hindustan Shipyard & also a high-level committee from administration:Vizag District Collector Vinay Chand on crane collapse incident pic.twitter.com/O9KicMHMp7

— ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2020