Man Trapped in Garbage Truck | Amsterdam News

A man was trapped inside a garbage truck in Rotterdam after sleeping in a waste bin—caught by the truck’s tailgate when the bin was dumped. Emergency crews battled for over two hours to free him, with rescuers eventually needing a specialist to navigate the machinery. Screaming erupted when the truck’s mechanism engaged, prompting an immediate stop and call for help. Extracted around noon, he was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Witnesses described the scene as harrowing, noting the man’s hidden position under cardboard and the grim reality of someone sleeping in a bin—hinting at deeper struggles behind the tragedy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/631221dc04e41c2b