A construction crane was blown off a building rooftop in Dubbo, in New South Wales, after strong winds swept through the region on Friday evening, raising fresh concerns over the impact of severe weather in the area.

According to 9News, wind gusts reaching up to 115km/h struck the town, causing the crane to collapse onto the street below. Dramatic footage captured the moment the structure gave way under the force of the storm.

The crane operator, who was inside the machine at the time of the incident, escaped unharmed. Authorities have not reported any injuries linked to the سقوط of the crane.

The incident occurred on Church Street in Dubbo, where emergency services responded promptly to secure the area and assess potential risks to nearby buildings and the public.

The wild weather system has affected a wider stretch of the central west, with reports of a developing dust storm in Cobar, further highlighting the severity of the conditions.

Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology has previously warned of unstable weather patterns across the region, particularly during seasonal transitions when strong winds and dust storms are more likely to occur.

The latest incident adds to a growing list of weather-related disruptions across parts of Australia, as communities continue to face unpredictable and, at times, dangerous conditions.