A crane reportedly crashed on to the main street on Old Airport road near F-Ring road this morning and caused major traffic flow disruption.
Doha News reported that at least one individual died following the crane accident. It is still unclear if the deceased was the crane operator or someone else.
Photos of the incident have been circulating on social media. The photos show blood splattered on the crane, helmets and safety vests on the ground and debris of the crane crash. A particular photo also shows a figure covered in blue sheet, reportedly the body of the dead individual.
Ambulance and police patrols rushed to the scene following the accident are diverting traffic on to F-Ring road.
Any news about this accident at the F ring Road signal @dohanews @qatarliving #DOHA #qatar #justnow pic.twitter.com/yJDEDoOg5L
— Hamad حمد ツ (@hamadmajeed) May 17, 2015
Some photos for the crane accident! Looks like there are some injuries and deaths! إنا لله و إنا إليه راجعون pic.twitter.com/11LrWijTw4
— Amr Darwish عمرو (@Amr_Phoenix) May 17, 2015