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Coroner Opens Inquest, Confirms Cause In Northampton Bin Lorry Death

Police say the case is non-suspicious.

Overview

  • Senior coroner Anne Pember opened the hearing at Northampton’s Guildhall, recording death from multiple crush injuries leading to multiple organ failure.
  • The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on October 31 on Wellington Street after a Veolia driver raised the alarm during a commercial bin collection.
  • Sajmir Beca, 30, was taken to University Hospital Coventry and died on November 6.
  • The inquest was adjourned until April 29 to hear statements from his brother and from Northamptonshire Police, which has submitted a report.
  • Veolia said it has cooperated with investigators and is supporting its driver, while charity Project 16:15 called for more help for rough sleepers and said Beca was known to them.