Crime & Safety

Crews Work to Free Man Trapped in Grain Bin

Grainco employee injured in incident.

Kendall County Sheriff's Police and the Bristol-Kendall Fire Department responded to Grainco, 9512 W. Helmar Road in Lisbon Township, after a male employee became trapped in a grain bin with his leg stuck in a grain auger Wednesday afternoon.

Police said deputies assisted paramedics in removing the man, who was conscious following the incident.

Check back for updates as more information becomes available.


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