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Garbage truck gets stuck in wires, knocking out power

Posted at 10:20 PM, Nov 14, 2016
and last updated 2016-11-15 02:39:57-05

Power was knocked out at an apartment complex after a crash involving a garbage truck Monday evening.

Authorities said the Republic Services truck lifted the dumpster into overheard wires, causing it to become stuck, near Sierra Vista Drive and Paradise Road around 5:30 p.m.

The workers sat in the truck for an hour until they could be safely rescued and avoid being electrocuted.