The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Technical Rescue Team responded to the Montgomery County Shady Grove Transfer Station and Recycling Center at 16101 Frederick Rd in Rockville on Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle was dumping trash on the tipping floor, its weight shifted, and the occupied cab went up in the air. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, rescue crews stabilized the truck and have removed the driver. There were no injuries reported.
Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – 16101 Frederick Rd, Transfer Station, vehicle mishap involving occupied (driver) dump truck, stuck/suspended in air, vehicle being stabilized (in order to ecract/remove driver) via ladder, plant operations have been shut down, @mcfrs TRT (Technical Rescue Team) on scene”
Update – Transfer Station, vehicle was dumping trash on tipping floor, weight shifted & occupied cab went up in the air (stuck), rescue crews stabilized truck & have removed Driver, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating, likely NT, @MontgomeryCoMD @MyGreenMC https://t.co/Xy3Rqaqbpm pic.twitter.com/RPugm4TbzI
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 21, 2023
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Free Community Father-Daughter Dance
Fathers and father figures, create unforgettable memories with your daughter at our free community father-daughter dance on June 1st, from 6-8 pm. Hosted outdoors at Olney Baptist Church. This event offers a delightful outdoor experience complete with a DJ spinning tunes, interactive games, a charming photo booth, delicious treats, and exciting raffle prizes. Fathers/father figures and daughters of all ages are warmly welcomed to share in this special evening together. Join us for an evening of joy, laughter, and cherished moments!
In the spirit of giving back to our community, we are partnering with Quest to Feed Montgomery to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. We kindly ask each attendee to bring along a non-perishable food item to donate during the event. Every contribution, no matter how small, will go a long way in supporting families facing food insecurity in our area.
