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December 28, 2005

Garbage trunk plunges into Blackstone; driver slightly hurt

BLACKSTONE, Mass. -- A garbage truck tumbled over an embankment and plunged into the Blackstone River near the Woonsocket line this morning, though its driver escaped with only minor injuries.

A Blackstone police dispatcher said it was unclear what caused the accident, which occurred at about 9:45 this morning.

The driver, who has not been identified, was transported to Landmark Medical Center. "His injuries are minor and he is currently being treated and is scheduled to be released sometime today," a Landmark spokesman reported.

By midafternoon, the police dispatcher reported that the entire police force as well as the fire department were still on scene trying to retrieve the garbage truck. According to the police, that truck is owned by Patriot Disposal of Johnston.

- Journal staff writer Cynthia Needham

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