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Man killed in grain bin

Updated: November 19, 2012
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HUME -- An Edgar County man is dead after a grain bin accident. It happened Friday afternoon.

A coworker told police 74-year old Joseph Krabel was trying to get rid of a blockage in the bin. While he was inside, he disappeared into the grain. Crews weren't able to get to him in time.

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