An overturned cement truck is a complex recovery. The vehicle’s weight and load, the slope of the ground and its final position can all change how the work must be approached.
Icy conditions or a deep ditch can add difficulty for both the casualty and the equipment brought to recover it. Before movement begins, the recovery team must assess stability, access and nearby hazards and coordinate with the appropriate responders.
Heavy wreckers and other specialized equipment may be needed to control the vehicle during recovery. The equipment and method have to match the conditions; an improvised attempt can create further movement or damage.
Metro Towing and Recovery Group can help discuss a heavy recovery response. Give dispatch the vehicle type, location, position, load information and any known hazards so the situation can be assessed.
