 A small plane crashed into power lines in Maryland

A small plane became entangled in a high voltage power line in Maryland on Sunday evening.

Cutting power to nearly 100,000 homes or businesses.

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The rescue team pulled out two people safely.

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The incident took place at 5:40 pm in Montgomery Village, Gaithersburg.

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The pilots have been identified as Patrick Merkle, 65, and Jane Williams, 66.

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Both passenger and pilot have been rescued safely.

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Pepco said that it is not determined by when the power will be restored.

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