Grain elevator collapses in Martinton, knocks out power
- Grain bin collapse footage: Courtesy of Sandy Perez/Watseka Fire Dept.
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Dramatic video captured the moment a concrete grain bin collapsed in Martinton in northern Iroquois County on Wednesday.
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Several Facebook users posted video that showed 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.
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