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Man Dies in Iowa Grain Bin Accident

80-year-old was trapped in the grain bin for about an hour

November 30, 2020

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A man died in a grain bin accident in Worth County, IA, officials say.

At about 11:27 a.m. Monday, the Worth County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call for a man identified as an 80-year-old who was trapped in a grain bin, reports theGlobe Gazette.

本的人被困在大约一个小时。

Worth County Sheriff Dan Fank told the Globe Gazette the accident occurred at a residence.

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