Sanford firefighters rescue individual trapped inside back of garbage truck
Summary
Workplace Accident Sanford Maine in Sanford, Maine: A person who had fallen asleep inside a dumpster near the Sanford House of Pizza was accidentally dumped into a Waste Management garbage truck and became trapped inside. The truck operator called for help after realizing a person was trapped while compressing the truck's contents. Sanford Fire Department's technical rescue team used ropes and pulleys attached to a firetruck ladder to lift the person out and lower them safely to the ground, then transported them to Maine Medical Center out of precaution.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Management | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Sanford firefighters rescue individual trapped inside back of garbage truck