Crime & Safety
Video: Garbage Truck Lifts Downed Tree Off Bellevue Street
A downed tree was blocking both directions of the Lake Hills Connector around noon Monday - until a garbage truck operator had an idea.
BELLEVUE, WA - A downed tree was blocking both directions of the Lake Hills Connector Monday afternoon - until a garbage truck operator cleared the tree himself.
Around noon, a downed tree was blocking both directions of the Lake Hills Connector between Richards Road and Southeast 8th Street. Bellevue police advised drivers that city crews would be on the way to clear the obstacle.
Until the garbage truck decided to go ahead and take care of it.
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The truck used its front arms - usually reserved for lifting Dumpsters - to pick the tree up. Here's the video of the truck moving the tree:
Now THAT'S what we call "taking out the trash." (video) Lake Hills Connector clear after a little help from a @RepublicService garbage truck crew @BvueTrans https://t.co/95ghh6HeqU
— Bellevue, WA Police (@BvuePD) November 13, 2017
Tree blocking both lanes of Lake Hills Connector between Richards Rd and SE 8th St, crews enroute @BvueTrans pic.twitter.com/dnKkHOjKdc
— Bellevue, WA Police (@BvuePD) November 13, 2017
Image via Bellevue police
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