Crime & Safety

Homeless Man Nearly Killed Inside Trash Compactor

The man was sleeping in a dumpster when it was picked up by a truck.

Image Credit: WHDH, 7-News

BROCKTON, MA - A homeless man sleeping inside a dumpster was nearly killed after it was picked up by a garbage truck.

Police told WHDH that the man was sleeping inside the dumpster when it was picked up. The driver said he turned the compactor on but heard screaming.

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Brockton fire was able to free the man. He suffered hand injuries.

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