Salem Woman Falls Into Trash Compactor While Trying To Retrieve Keys

SALEM (CBS) - A Salem woman was injured after falling three stories into a trash compactor.

A frantic 911 call led police officers to the Loring Towers apartment complex at about 4 a.m. Monday morning.

Officers say the 38-year-old victim was helping another man retrieve his keys, which had fallen down the trash chute.

After numerous failed attempts, the man lowered the victim into the compactor using a sheet tied to her legs. That sheet broke and the woman fell into the dumpster.

The compactor was activated and crushed the woman's leg.

The woman was rushed to Mass. General Hospital and is expected to survive. No charges have been filed.