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Man Rescued from San Francisco Garbage Truck
Firefighters saved a man trapped in a San Francisco garbage truck for over two hours after hearing screams.
In brief
Firefighters saved a man trapped in a San Francisco garbage truck for over two hours after hearing screams. A man was rescued from a San Francisco garbage truck after being trapped for hours, requiring medical attention for crush syndrome. Originally reported by LADbible.
Rescue Begins
Firefighters from the San Francisco Fire Department rescued a screaming man from a bin lorry last month.
Screams at 4:11am
The San Francisco Fire Department reported hearing screams from a garbage truck at 4:11am on 2 September.
Two Hours of Effort
Twenty-five firefighters worked over two hours to pull the man from the garbage truck.
Crush Syndrome Risk
Paramedics administered an intravenous drip to prevent crush syndrome after the man was rescued.
Medical Condition
The man was transported to hospital in serious condition after being trapped inside a garbage truck.
Injury to Firefighter
One firefighter suffered a laceration and was taken to hospital in stable condition.
What it means
A man was rescued from a San Francisco garbage truck after being trapped for hours, requiring medical attention for crush syndrome.
