Man rescued after being trapped in a commercial trash compactor in Colorado Springs

By KRDO News

July 12, 2022 2:26 PM

Published July 12, 2022 12:54 PM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Tuesday, the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to reports of a man trapped in a commercial trash compactor.

According to CSFD, this rescue utilized the department's Heavy Rescue team, a group that specializes in technical rescues.

The team managed to rescue the man in 30 minutes.

CSFD says the man is being treated for injuries from the incident.

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