Multiple people trapped in Texas grain elevator collapse: Police

Two people were rescued from the collapsed grain elevator and another is believed to be still inside

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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)

On Tuesday night, two-grain elevators collapsed in Tynan, Texas, trapping several people, officials said.

The Bee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident in a Facebook post, saying the crash occurred Tuesday evening.

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The sheriff’s office reported, “Several people are reported to be trapped inside.” At the time of the press release, two persons were rescued and shifted to nearby hospitals, they said.

Due to the situation, the Sheriff’s Office has asked all residents to avoid the area, but first responders continue to work at the scene.

“All personnel on scene are still actively searching for another individual believed to be still trapped under the debris,” the post added.

One of the grain elevators ruptured and collapsed onto two semi-trailer trucks, according to local reports. (Lydia Perez/3News)

According to KIII-TV, one of the grain elevators reportedly ruptured and collapsed onto two semi-trailer trucks.

There is a third victim believed to be trapped under the debris; their status and injuries are currently unknown.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Bee County Sheriff’s Office for more information but did not receive a response.

Local authorities are actively investigating the incident; However, there are no additional details available at this time.

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