Homeless Man Who Fell Asleep In Bin Crushed To De@th By Refuse Lorry

A man experiencing homelessness was fatally crushed after being emptied into the rear of a garbage truck while asleep inside a commercial bin.

The heartbreaking victim, Sajmir Beca, aged 30, sustained catastrophic injuries when the incident occurred in Northampton town centre during the early hours of October 31.

Emergency crews were dispatched to Wellington Street shortly after 3 a.m. after the refuse vehicle driver immediately alerted authorities.

Disturbing footage now circulating on social media shows the upper portion of the victim’s body visible inside the back of the lorry amid sacks of rubbish.

Mr Beca was rushed to University Hospital Coventry, where he succumbed to his injuries on November 6.

An inquest into his death was formally opened today, Wednesday, November 19, at Northampton’s Guildhall by senior coroner Anne Pember.

She recorded the medical cause of death as multiple organ failure resulting from multiple crush injuries to the pelvis and lower limbs. The North and West Northamptonshire coroner postponed the full hearing until April 29, when evidence will include statements from Mr Beca’s brother and from investigating police officers.

Mr Beca, a rough sleeper, had been sleeping in a large industrial waste bin that was subsequently collected by a Veolia refuse truck, leaving him with injuries from which he could not recover.

A spokeswoman for Northamptonshire Police stated: “Police officers were called to an incident involving a bin lorry in Wellington Street, Northampton, just after 3am on October 31.

“Sadly, a man sustained serious injuries as a result and di£d in hospital on November 6. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his de@th and we have prepared a report for the coroner. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.”

Homelessness charity Project 16:15 confirmed that the deceased was known to their outreach workers.

A spokesman for the charity said: “News such as this makes the Tuesday Night Team fundraiser – to get as many rough sleepers in for Christmas – vital.”

Veolia, the waste-management company responsible for collecting commercial bins in the area, said it was ‘deeply saddened’ by what happened.

A spokesperson for Veolia said: “We are deeply saddened by this incident which has tragically resulted in the loss of a life.

“Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the loved ones of the person who has passed away. Our driver acted quickly at the scene and we will continue to support them. We have fully cooperated with the police during their investigation. Sadly, in the winter months we see an increase in the number of people taking shelter in bins. We will continue to work with colleagues and clients to raise awareness of this.”

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