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Crane Removing Tree Topples On Top Of House In New Jersey

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- A 63,000-pound crane hit a house in Mercer County, New Jersey, on Friday.

The incident happened just after noon on Miry Brook Road in Hamilton Township.

Police say workers were using the tri-axle crane to take down a tree when it tipped on its side.

The boom of the crane damaged the roof of a home. No one was injured.

Emergency crews responded to stabilize and remove the crane.

There is no word on what caused the accident.

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