Trapped in grain, Missouri man dies

A Missouri man died Wednesday while unloading a trailer full of grain in Benton County, authorities said.

The accident happened in the 14100 block of West Holland Avenue, according to a news release from the Highfill Police Department.

James McKee, 56, from Salem, Mo., was trapped under the grain while unloading the 5-ton trailer, according to the release.

McKee was dead by the time agencies, including police, fire and emergency services, arrived, the release said.

State Desk on 01/19/2018

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