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Wind turbine collapses at Barton County Liberty Utilities wind farm

KOAM News Now · last updated

BARTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — Liberty Utilities says no one was injured as they assess the collapse of a wind turbine in Barton County.

On Friday afternoon, a wind turbine at the North Fork Ridge Wind Farm collapsed. No one was at the site when it fell.

Liberty Utilities officials say crews are working to secure the site and will provide more information as it becomes available. 

Liberty sent the following statement to KOAM.

“We are aware of an incident involving a wind tower at our North Fork Ridge Wind Farm in a rural area in Barton County. Crews are working to secure the site for safety. No individuals were near the site at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported. We are assessing the situation and will provide additional details as they become available. The safety of our community members and employees is always Liberty’s first priority.”

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