Connecticut Driver Rescued After Granite Slabs Pin Him in Trailer

Key Details Emergency responders rescued a man trapped inside a tractor trailer after granite slabs pinned him in Waterford, Connecticut on Monday morning, March 16th. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. when firefighters arrived to find the victim being crushed by several large pieces of granite. Why It Matters Firefighters used hydraulic rescue tools to free the trapped driver from the heavy load. Once extracted, emergency responders immediately administered life-saving measures at the scene. Next Steps The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Authorities continue investigating the circumstances that led to the load shifting and pinning the driver inside the trailer.