Dive summary:

• A nine-year-old boy was almost killed Monday after wondering what the inside of a garbage truck looked like, he decided to hide in a trash can and find out firsthand.
• The driver of the truck quickly spotted the boy in the truck's camera and was able to shut down immediately so the boy was able to get out with only a few bumps and bruises.
• The Waste Works Manager said after the ordeal he is considering letting the boy, who has a history of letting his fascination of garbage trucks land him in danger, ride with the driver and find a safer way to explore his interest.

From the article:

If the driver hadn't spotted the boy in the truck's camera, the hydraulic paddle that crushes the rubbish would have killed the boy, said works manager David Geddes of DS Kendell Waste Services.

"The driver was very alert," said Mr Geddes. "He saw the lad's hands clinging to the inside of the truck and he was able to shut down immediately. ...