Sep 12, 2022

KHP: Windmill nacelle overturns in Riley County

Posted Sep 12, 2022 8:30 PM
Photo Kansas Highway Patrol
Photo Kansas Highway Patrol

RILEY COUNTY— Authorities are investigating an accident involving a windmill nacelle overturn on U.S. 24 east of Leonardvillle, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The accident occurred just before 3:30p.m.

There are no injuries reported.

Two large wreckers attempted to spin the nacelle causing a cable to break

When they started pulling, the wreckers were the ones moving while the nacelle stayed still, according to the KHP.