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flag A 30,000-bushel soybean silo in Martinton, Illinois, collapsed on October 15, 2025, after a bulge was spotted, causing a power outage but no injuries.

flag A grain silo in Martinton, Illinois, collapsed on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, after a bulge was spotted by ambulance personnel responding to a separate emergency. flag The 30,000-bushel soybean silo, built in 1972, began shifting at 10:30 a.m., prompting a swift evacuation and emergency response from multiple towns. flag It fully collapsed at 12:52 p.m., damaging power lines and causing a widespread outage affecting 168 customers. flag No injuries were reported, with officials crediting the early warning and rapid action for preventing harm. flag Cleanup is ongoing, and power restoration is expected between 3 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday. flag The cause remains under investigation.

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