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Loveland first responders rescue injured person trapped on top of a trash truck

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LOVELAND, Colo. — An injured person who was trapped on top of a trash truck in Loveland was rescued by first responders Monday morning.

The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, along with Thompson Valley EMS and the Loveland Police Department responded Monday morning to a report of an injured person trapped on top of a trash truck in the alley behind the downtown Post Office.

Rescue crews used a rescue basket, rope system and Tower 46 to safely move the person to the ground as medics waited to check on the individual.

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No other information about the incident was immediately available.

“LFRA’s firefighters train continuously to ensure they are ready to respond to technical rescue incidents such as this one.”


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