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Man injured in UTV rollover at wind farm near Lompoc

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A man suffered major injuries in a UTV rollover accident near Lompoc on Wednesday, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

It happened just before 2 p.m. at the wind farm off San Miguelito Rd. near Sudden Rd.

Fire officials say the UTV ended up on top of the driver. His coworkers reportedly used a water tender and a chain to lift the UTV off of him.

He was taken to the hospital by helicopter.

Two other people were taken to the hospital by private vehicles.

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