7 Days, 50 Blokes, 2 Cranes and an Army Truck: The Epic Rescue of the Poo Truck
A seven-day rescue mission ended today after a Lane Group Jet Vac lorry plunged through a bridge in Funtley, near Fareham. It was a stinky situation that needed heavy-duty muscle to sort out.
The Catastrophic Collapse
The Jet Vac lorry, used for clearing drains, went crashing through the bridge, leaving locals stunned and blocking a vital route. The bizarre accident triggered a massive operation to haul the beast out of the muck.
Big Machines to the Rescue
- 50 men worked tirelessly on site
- Two huge cranes, including a 50ft giant, were deployed
- An army truck and two low loaders joined the rescue convoy
The teamwork, heavy machinery, and sheer determination finally freed the lorry.
Seven Days of Grit and Grime
The painstaking salvage took a full week, with experts battling challenging terrain and the risk of more collapse. But today, the Jet Vac lorry emerged victorious and ready to hit the road again.
What looked impossible became a testament to skill and muscle, proving no poo truck gets left behind in Funtley!
