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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Body found in garbage truck
A body was found inside this trash truck, guarded by Philadelphia police behind the George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science at 17th and Norris Streets in North Philadelphia this morning. (Alejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer)

Inquirer staff report:

Police are investigating the discovery of a body in the compactor of a garbage trash truck in North Philadelphia this morning.

The victim is believed to be a homeless man who had been sleeping in a Dumpster, police said.

Officials are awaiting an autopsy to determine the cause of death and policer were interviewing the operators of the   Waste Management truck. The truck is the type used to empty Dumpsters.

The man's body was removed from the truck at 17th and Norris Streets.

A police spokesman said this type of incident is unusual but not unprecedented nationally.

 

 

Posted by Inquirer Online Desk @ 6:49 AM  Permalink | 2 comments
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Posted 07:37 AM, 10/21/2009
ZOSO
Great place to take a nap! haa
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