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Grain Bin Death in Tennessee

One person dead after 40-foot fall into grain silo in Ethridge, Tennessee

August 22, 2022

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One person is dead after falling 40 feet into a grain silo in Ethridge, TN.

According to reports, the fall happened just after 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, trapping the individual in 4 to 6 feet of grain.

Multiple Lawerence County agencies responded to the incident.

The name of the individual has not been released at this time.

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