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PRESS RELEASE Battersea Crane Action Disaster Group • Monday 20 August 2007 • no embargo Battersea Crane Disaster Action Group calls for swift conclusion of HSE investigation as they remember Michael Alexa On Monday 27 August at 4pm activists from the Battersea Crane Disaster Action Group will gather at Putney Vale Cemetery to remember Michael Alexa, on what would have been his 24th birthday. Nearly a year on from the Battersea Crane Disaster, which claimed the lives of Michael and crane driver Jonathan Cloke, the Health & Safety Executive’s investigation is still continuing. The BCDAG is resolved to fight for justice for the men who died. Michael Alexa’s partner, Angela Bedy, said, “We are determined that whoever is responsible for the collapse which killed Michael and Jonathan should be prosecuted. We’re also campaigning for crane safety because we don’t want anyone else to suffer what we’ve all been through. Children shouldn’t be left without fathers or mothers without sons. The BCDAG won’t rest until crane deaths are stopped.” Michael’s mother, Liliana Alexa, said, “It’s now nearly a year since the Battersea crane collapse. We want to see the HSE’s investigation concluded as quickly as possible. We won’t be able to rest until we know the reasons for the crane collapse. We’re in limbo and we want to move on with our lives.” An interim report on the disaster is expected imminently and a final report from the HSE should be ready by the end of September this year. Ceremonies to remember Michael Alexa and Jonathan Cloke will be held at the site on Thessaly Rd on the anniversary of the crane collapse, 26 September, from 7.30am - 8am and 5.30pm – 6pm. All welcome. For further information, contact Julia Brandreth julia@bwtuc.org.uk 07940 578219 or Liliana Alexa on 07859 047677. |
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