Crane collapses at KC-area power plant

WESTON, Mo. (AP) -- A crane collapse has caused several injuries at the Kansas City Power & Light's Iatan power plant near Weston in Platte County.

KCPL spokeswoman Katie McDonald verified there were injuries, but was not sure how many. She said company officials had not confirmed any fatalities.

Several ambulances were sent to the scene after the 7:30 a.m. collapse. Television reports showed the crane tipped over on its side and crumpled alongside the plant.

The plant is just off Missouri 45 highway near Snow Creek, about 30 miles northwest of Kansas City near the Missouri River.

The company was in the process of building a coal-fired plant at the site.