7 August 2012 Last updated at 10:59 ET

Alderney Harbour crane snaps while loading

Alderney Harbour cranes and Alderney Shipping boat Valiant The Valiant was being loaded when the crane jib broke

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Part of an Alderney Harbour crane snapped while it was loading a ship with freight.

Witnesses near Braye Harbour reported a loud crash at about 09:00 BST.

The Valiant, which is owned by Alderney Shipping, was being loaded with supplies, when the jib holding the hook snapped.

The island's harbour office said no-one had been hurt and the situation was under control, with another crane having taken over the operation.

A spokesman for Alderney Shipping said a subsequent freight arrival to Guernsey would be delayed by about three hours as a result of the incident.

However, he anticipated Wednesday morning's freight deliveries to Alderney would be back on schedule.

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