Grain Bin Collapse in Martinton, Illinois
A dramatic video captured the moment a concrete grain bin collapsed in Martinton, Illinois on Wednesday.
Several Facebook users posted video showing a grain bin spilling corn from about halfway up the silo. As it fell to the ground, it snapped power lines, causing a brief flash and spark.
Residents in Martinton are facing an extended power outage, according to the Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency.
- The entire power line structure must be rebuilt.
- The timeline for restoring electricity remains unknown, as stated by an Ameren representative to the EMA office.
Author's summary: Grain bin collapse causes power outage.