A small airplane crashed into energy strains in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Sunday night time, leaving tens of 1000’s of electrical clients with out energy, in response to studies.
Fox station WTTG in Washington, D.C. mentioned the airplane crashed into the facility strains at about 6:15 p.m. within the Montgomery Village part of Gaithersburg.
A small airplane crashed right into a Pepco electrical tower on Sunday, leaving tens of 1000’s of consumers with out energy.
(Montgomery County Fireplace and EMS)
Chief Spokesperson for the Montgomery County Fireplace and Rescue Service, Pete Piringer, mentioned on Twitter that the small airplane was suspended about 100 toes within the air with two individuals onboard.
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Each occupants have been unhurt, the put up said, and rescue crews have been on the scene.
Piringer additionally reported widespread energy outages due to the crash.
Montgomery County, Maryland energy clients have been with out electrical energy after a small airplane crashed into {an electrical} tower on Sunday night time.
(Montgomery County Fireplace and EMS)
Pepco reported about 85,000 clients have been with out energy due to the airplane crash.
Electrical crews are assessing the injury, a tweet from the facility firm learn, and they’re working intently with county fireplace and EMS crews.
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“We’re awaiting clearance to the scene earlier than crews can start work to stabilize the electrical infrastructure and start restoring service,” Pepco mentioned.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the crash and the variety of individuals on board the small airplane Sunday night:
