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Wednesday's Final Word
Hundreds of Carlingford locals in north-west Sydney are still locked out of their homes after the stability of a crane at a nearby construction site was questioned.
Wild winds ravaged Sydney on Wednesday and just after 3.40pm Pennant Hills Road was closed between Carlingford Road and Jenkins Road after a crane was seen ‘on a lean’.
It is believed two anchor pins on the crane failed and the threat of it collapsing forced 200 residents from nearby unit blocks to be evacuated as a precautionary measure.
On Wednesday night, local resident Graham Gillard was evacuated from his home.
‘When we were evacuated, the police told us we could gather at Carlingford Court,’ he said.
‘Shops are closed with the exception of some food sellers, some handing out food.’
Businesses nearby have also been forced to close as the crane remains unstable and emergency crews work on it.
Winds have continued into Thursday and they’re putting the crane at risk of further structural damage. There is no forecast time for when the road will reopen.
Pennant Hills Road is empty as crews assess a crane that could fall due to high winds
The crane is question is close to a number of apartment blocks in Carlingford
