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Authorities say several people were trapped by two collapsed grain elevators in Tynan, Texas, on Tuesday night.
Bee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident in a Facebook post. Officials reported that the two grain elevators collapsed Tuesday evening.
“It was reported that several subjects were trapped inside,” Bee County Sheriff’s Office wrote. “At the time of this press release, 2 subjects have been rescued and sent to area hospitals.”
The sheriff’s office asked all residents to avoid the area as first responders are working at the scene of the incident.
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The Bee County Sheriff’s Office in Texas asked all residents to avoid the area of the collapse. (Lydia Perez/3News)
“All personnel on site are still actively searching for another person believed to be still trapped under the rubble,” the post added.
According to KIII-TV, one of the grain elevators reportedly ruptured and collapsed onto two semi-trailer trucks.
One of the grain elevators tore and fell on two semi-trailer trucks, according to local reports. (Lydia Perez/3News)
There is a third victim trapped under the rubble. The status of the victims’ injuries is unknown.
Fox News Digital contacted the Bee County Sheriff’s Office for more information, but heard nothing back.
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Several people were trapped Tuesday night by the collapse of two grain elevators in Tynan, Texas, authorities reported. (Lydia Perez/3News)
Local authorities are actively investigating the incident. There are no additional details at this time.
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