September 15, 2022
Kansas

Trailer transporting part of windmill overturns

By Tori Whalen and Chris Fisher | WIBW | Published: Sep. 12, 2022 | www.wibw.com

A trailer hauling a large part of a wind turbine overturned just east of Leonardville on Highway 24 Monday afternoon.(Kansas Highway Patrol)

A trailer hauling a large part of a wind turbine overturned just east of Leonardville on Highway 24 Monday afternoon.

According to Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner, the truck and trailer was hauling a windmill nacelle, which is part of the housing at the top of the turbine.

As of 4:30 p.m. Monday, that stretch of US-24 remained closed in both directions.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. It is unclear how long the road will be shut down or the condition of the driver.

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