One killed in barn demolition accident

One man is dead after a barn demolition project didn't go as planned in Monroe County, Illinois
Barn collapse in Waterloo, Illinois on March 23, 2024 Photo credit Monroe County Coroner's office

Waterloo, Ill. (KMOX) - A barn demolition goes terrribly wrong in Waterloo Illinois.

Monroe County Coroner Bob Hill tells KMOX a 58-year-old Willdwood, Missouri man was killed Saturday morning when the structure collapsed on him.

A second worker suffered non life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital.

An autopsy is planned Sunday. Hill says he will likely release the name of the deceased on Sunday, after family is adequately notified.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Monroe County Coroner's office