Authorities say a homeless man could have died inside a garbage truck in northern Alabama, but was saved by the driver.
A Republic Waste Operations driver was emptying a dumpster in Huntsville on Monday when the incident occurred, Al.com reported. Emptying the dumpster involves the truck’s mechanical arms lifting it up and emptying the contents into the truck.
Typically, the truck’s trash compactor turns on after emptying a dumpster, the news site reported. However, the driver checked his cameras and noticed the young man, who had been asleep inside the dumpster and was thrown into the bed of the garbage truck.
The driver helped the man out of the truck and then called Republic’s waste operations manager, Chuck Cantrell.
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A garbage truck driver in Alabama saved a homeless man from being crushed to death as he slept in a garbage can. The driver donated clothes to keep the man warm and made sure he was put in a homeless shelter.
Cantrell bought clothing and boots for the man, who is now at a homeless shelter, according to the company.
Driver training and preparation led to a safe result, Cantrell said.
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“Because of this, our driver was able to save this man’s life,” he said. “It’s important to take care of each other, especially those less fortunate. Providing the gentleman with some warm clothing was the least he could do.”
