VIDEO: Grain bin elevator collapses in Illinois, sending workers fleeing
By Sydney Hartman
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MARTINTON, Illinois (WLWT) — A grain bin elevator collapsed in Martinton, Illinois, on Wednesday, sending workers scrambling for safety.
The incident happened just before 1 p.m. when the structure snapped in half, causing a cloud of dust to fill the air.
Videos captured the moment, showing the elevator collapsing and knocking down nearby power lines.
No injuries were reported, according to the Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency, but the entire power line structure will need to be rebuilt.
Residents in the area experienced power outages as a result. Power has since been restored.
Officials are investigating the cause of the collapse.
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