"MARTINTON, Ill. -- Dramatic video showed people running away as a concrete grain bin full of soybeans collapsed Wednesday in Martinton, Illinois, about 65 miles south of Chicago."
"The collapse brought down power lines and sent sparks flying. Emergency crews said they had just cleared the area after someone spotted a crack in the structure in Iroquois County."
"No one was hurt, but dozens of homes were left without power, officials said. The entire power line system must be rebuilt. There is no timeline yet for when electricity will be restored."
A concrete grain bin filled with soybeans collapsed Wednesday in Martinton, Illinois, roughly 65 miles south of Chicago. The collapse brought down power lines and produced visible sparks. Emergency crews had cleared the area after someone spotted a crack in the structure in Iroquois County. No injuries were reported. Dozens of homes lost power as a result. Officials indicated the entire power line system must be rebuilt. No timeline has been provided for when electricity will be restored.
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