CCTV shows the moment the binman is almost hit by an exploding gas tank

This is the moment a garbage man was almost hit by an exploding gas canister. Householders are being urged to make sure they dispose of rubbish correctly following the incident in Slough, Berks, this week.

CCTV footage shows two men cleaning bins in a closure on 14 May. They turn to the truck when a canister flies through the air – forcing one to take evasive action.

Councilor Gurcharan Singh Manku, of Slough Borough Council, said: “Gas canisters of any kind should never be put in a household waste bin and can be dropped off free of charge at our recycling centre. The crew were lucky today as it was just their quick reflexes. which saved them from potentially serious injuries.

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“I would hate to think what would have happened if he hadn’t reacted so quickly or if there had been a child nearby or even a local who ended up getting hit. Putting the wrong things in the bins is not only useless, but also dangerous. not just for our crews, but for your friends and neighbors.

“This incident shows how dangerous it is, so I would ask everyone to think about the welfare of others and only put things in their bins that should be there.”