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Wind Turbine Worker Struck by Lightning in Nolan Co.

By: BigCountryHomePage.com Staff Reports
Updated: May 7, 2012
A wind farm employee is heading to the hospital after being struck by lightning in Nolan County.

The Nolan County Sheriff's office says a man was reportedly struck near Nine Mile Mountain, about 9-10 miles south of Sweetwater on Highway 70.

The extent of injuries is currently unclear, but the man was taken to the hospital by emergency crews.

Stick with BigCountryHomePage.com for more information as it becomes available.

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