Grain silo collapses in Illinois and leaves region without power

Images shared on social media show the moment the structure gives way, cracking in half and raising a large cloud of dust. At the top of the silo, visible sparks precede the collapse, indicating the breaking of electrical cables, which resulted in power outages for hundreds of people. According to local authorities, signs of wear had already been noted in the construction, which allowed the evacuation of employees moments before the collapse. Technicians working on cleaning the site noticed a lateral crack just before the accident, ...