Tragic End for Homeless Man in Northampton
A homeless man has died in horrific circumstances after being crushed inside a refuse lorry in Northampton town centre.
Sajmir Beca, aged 30, suffered catastrophic injuries during the early morning incident on October 31st, which occurred while he was sleeping in an industrial bin.
Emergency Response on Wellington Street
The tragedy unfolded at approximately 3am when the driver of the refuse truck raised the alarm after discovering the situation.
Emergency services rushed to Wellington Street in Northampton following the driver's distress call. Paramedics and police attended the scene where the scale of the incident became apparent.
Disturbing video footage circulating on social media platforms shows the victim's upper body visible among bags of waste in the lorry's compaction unit.
Mr Beca was transported to University Hospital Coventry for emergency treatment but succumbed to his injuries on November 6th, a week after the accident.
Inquest Opens Into Tragic Death
The formal investigation into Mr Beca's death began on Wednesday at Northampton's Guildhall, where senior coroner Anne Pember opened the inquest proceedings.
This standard procedure will examine the full circumstances surrounding the tragic incident that claimed the life of the 30-year-old homeless man.
The case has highlighted the dangers faced by rough sleepers who sometimes seek refuge in bins during cold weather conditions.
Local authorities and homeless charities are likely to review safety protocols following this devastating incident that resulted in the loss of a young life.
