~ A tragic accident at the Springfield Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill has led to its immediate closure, according to city officials. The incident occurred on Monday morning when a city worker, identified as Larry Flett, was operating an articulating dump truck that overturned and caught fire. Emergency services, including the Ebenezer Fire Department and Springfield Police, responded to the scene.

Flett, 62, had been employed as a solid waste operations associate at the landfill for almost two years. Prior to that, he had served as a Springfield Police Officer for nine years from 1989 to 1998. Interim City Manager Collin Quigley expressed his condolences for Flett's family and coworkers, stating that his death is a great loss for the city. Quigley described Flett as a dedicated and loyal public servant who played an important role in their team.

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The Department of Environmental Services, which oversees the landfill, will be conducting an internal review of the incident. As a result of the closure, the landfill located at 3545 W Farm Rd 34 will remain closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. The city urges residents to use alternative waste disposal methods during this time.

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