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4. Pilot, passenger rescued from plane after crash into power lines that caused widespread ...
Mon Nov 28, 2022, 07:34 AM
Nov 2022
https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/maryland/thousands-without-power-after-plane-crashes-into-power-lines-in-montgomery-county/

Pilot, passenger rescued from plane after crash into power lines that caused widespread outages in Montgomery County

by: Makea Luzader
Posted: Nov 27, 2022 / 06:30 PM EST
Updated: Nov 28, 2022 / 01:43 AM EST

UPDATE, Nov. 28, 1:34 a.m. — Pepco released a statement after both people were freed from the plane confirming that they had restored electricity for everyone who had been impacted as of 11:58 p.m. even though the electric lines involved in the crash did not have power.

Pepco is pleased to have successfully assisted Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services and other local emergency personnel with the effort to rescue the individuals who were stranded in the airplane in Montgomery County.

PEPCO STATEMENT
UPDATE, Nov. 28, 12:30 a.m. — Both people were freed from the plane after hours of rescue and power outages. Bystanders waiting near the scene of the crash erupted in cheers as they saw both people get rescued one at a time after almost seven hours trapped in the plane.

Officials said that both individuals had serious injuries described as “hyperthermia” and “orthopedic injuries.” Ambulances waited at the scene to transport them to area trauma centers.

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