NEW CASTLE, Ind. — Barbara Smith, 76, died April 16 after being trapped in a grain bin. 

James Smith and his wife Barbara were off loading corn from a grain bin located on their farm. Around 2 p.m. James called 911 to report that he was unable to locate his wife and believed she was inside the grain bin. 

First responders searched for two hours before they located Mrs. Smith inside the grain bin, which contained between eight to ten feet of corn. She was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Henry County Coroner.

The Indiana State Police was assisted by the Henry County Sheriff’s Department, Henry County Coroner’s Officer, and Fire Departments from New Castle, Jefferson Twp. (Sulphur Springs), Harrison Twp. (Cadiz), Adams Twp. (Markleville), Greensboro, Kennard, and Shirley.