Teen falls 20 stories inside Minneapolis grain elevator while trespassing: Police

File photo of grain elevators on the 3700 block of Cheatham Avenue.  (FOX 9)

An 18-year-old was critically injured after falling approximately 20 stories inside a decommissioned grain elevator in Minneapolis Monday night. 

Teen falls 20 stories inside grain elevator

What we know:

Minneapolis police said a group of teenagers were reportedly trespassing at the decommissioned Checkerboard Grain Elevator in the 3700 block of Cheatham Avenue when the 18-year-old fell about 20 stories before landing on an elevated platform.

Authorities responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m., and Minneapolis fire crews used a ladder truck to reach the injured teen and provide emergency medical care. 

The 18-year-old was transported to Hennepin Healthcare with life-threatening injuries. 

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released the teen's identity or said what led to the fall. The incident remains under investigation.

The Source: This story uses information from the Minneapolis Police Department.

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