Shock pictures capture extent of damage after truck carrying crane tips, collapses on family home

Wild pictures have captured the destruction caused to a family’s home after a crane – attached to the back of a construction truck – collapsed on the house.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident on Emma St in Deebing Heights – a suburb of Ipswich. Picture: Steve Pohlner

A Queensland family has had a lucky escape from serious injury after a crane collapsed on their home.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident on Emma St in Deebing Heights – a suburb of Ipswich, southwest of Brisbane – about 10am on Friday.

A crane caused extensive damage to a home in Deebing Heights, southwest of Brisbane, when it collapsed on Friday morning. Picture: Supplied / Channel 7

Shocking photographs captured by 7News show the truck, which was carrying the heavy crane, tipped on its side.

The home’s roof was extensively damaged when the construction vehicle collapsed.

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said no-one was injured.

Neighbours told 7News the woman living in the home was “devastated” and “in shock after the incident.

A second neighbour said they heard a “really, really loud bang” when it occurred.

“We weren’t sure if it was a car accident or something like that,” she said.

“I was very thankful it wasn’t my house, because I had my young twins inside.”

#DeebingHeights - No serious injuries reported after a construction apparatus on the back of a truck has fallen onto a residence around 10am.

— Queensland Ambulance (@QldAmbulance) June 23, 2023

The cause of the rollover and collapse are unknown at this stage.

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) are investigating the incident but a spokeswoman said they could not provide further information.

Not only did the roof sustain damage, but the crane also damaged a number of solar panels.

QAS confirmed no-one was injured when the heavy apparatus fell. Picture: Supplied / QAS