HOUSTON \u2013 A man was rescued from the back of a garbage truck early Friday morning after firefighters said he became trapped inside while a recycling dumpster was being emptied in west Houston.<\/p>\n
According to the Houston Fire Department, crews responded around 3:49 a.m. to the rear of a building in the 7500 block of Westheimer Road near South Voss Road.<\/p>\n
Investigators say the driver of a garbage truck was emptying a recycling dumpster into the truck when she heard a man screaming for help from inside.<\/p>\n
The man reportedly told the driver he had injured his legs, prompting her to call 911.<\/p>\n
Firefighters used an aerial ladder and a Stokes basket to pull the man from the back of the garbage truck. Video from the scene showed crews carefully lifting him out before transferring him to a stretcher.<\/p>\n
HFD said the man was conscious and alert during the rescue and was able to assist firefighters as he was moved onto the stretcher.<\/p>\n
He was transported to a hospital for treatment. His condition has not been released.<\/p>\n
Officials say the dumpster contained cardboard and no valuables. It remains unclear why the man was inside the dumpster or whether he may have been dumpster diving or homeless.<\/p>\n
The incident remains under investigation.<\/p>\n
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