Deadly tornadoes bring down ten Vestas turbines

There are currently no reports of injuries due to the turbine collapses, according to Vestas.

The tornadoes have claimed lives and caused significant property damage in Iowa. | Photo: Nirmalendu Majumdar/ames Tribune

Over the past few days, violent tornadoes have struck the American Midwest, particularly Iowa. Although the full consequences are not yet known, state police can already report that the devastating weather has claimed human lives in addition to causing extensive property damage.

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