Grain Bin Collapse in Martinton, Illinois
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.
No official statement on the cause of the collapse has been released.
Author's summary: A grain bin collapse in Martinton, Illinois caused an extended power outage.