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A rough sleeper died after being crushed in a bin lorry whilst sleeping inside an industrial waste container in Northampton town centre.

Sajmir Beca, 30, sustained catastrophic injuries when the incident occurred in Wellington Street during the early hours of October 31.

The driver of the Veolia refuse vehicle raised the alarm at approximately 3am, prompting emergency services to attend the scene.

Mr Beca was transported to University Hospital Coventry but died of his injuries on November 6.

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Senior coroner Anne Pember opened an inquest into his death today (Wednesday) at Northampton's Guildhall.

She confirmed the medical cause of death as multiple organ failure resulting from multiple crush i

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