An investigation has been launched following an incident involving an offshore wind turbine off the...

Published: 9:11 pm August 15, 2023
Updated: 8:24 am October 8, 2025
Investigation Underway After Offshore Wind Turbine Incident – UKNIP


An investigation has been launched following an incident involving an offshore wind turbine off the coast of Great Yarmouth. A plume of heavy black smoke was observed billowing from one of the towers at The Scroby Sands wind farm on Tuesday morning.

The alarm was raised at approximately 10:50 am, prompting an evacuation of all personnel at the North Sea site. The coastguard swiftly confirmed that all workers had been accounted for and were safe.

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