Tragedy occurred Monday morning in neighboring Wabash County as one man died after being trapped in a grain bin.
The Wabash County Sheriff's Department reports that they received a 9-1-1 call around 9:30 a.m. Monday June 1st in regard to three men being trapped inside a grain bin in the Friendsville area.
Deputies along with emergency fire and medical personnel responded to the location, along with units from Gibson County Indiana.
They arrived on scene and discovered that two of the three men trapped were able to get out safely while a third remained trapped inside. Rescue crews worked feverishly to free that remaining man. At about 1 p.m. he was finally extricated from the grain bin but unfortunately was pronounced dead at the scene by Wabash County Coroner Shaun Keepes. He was identified as 21-year-old Steven Haase of Mt. Carmel.
Wanted man found in Lawrence County
Unemployment drops in April across southeastern Illinois
Traffic stop in Lawrence County leads to multiple charges
Illinois DOT asks for public's help with expensive problem - roadside litter
Lawrence County Housing Authority announces capital and budget plans for 2026-27
Lawrence County Veterans Assistance Commission holds organizational meeting
Knox County truckers warned about county road limits
Fertilizer delivery waiver approved for drivers
Lawrence County honors war dead; Educator of the Year on Memorial Day
Lawrence County man charged with arson
Driver admits to law enforcement that she drove car into a pond
Lady softball Indians to play for regional title
Red Hill Unit #10 sets fees and salaries for new school year
Lawrenceville conducting water customer survey
Lawrence Unit #20 hires new elementary dean of students
USPS proposes maintenance, repairs during Mailbox Improvement Week
