3 injured after truck crashes into utility pole in Montgomery Co.

The crash knocked over a BG&E power poll, knocking out power in the surrounding area. (Courtesy Montgomery County Fire and Rescue)
There was a live wire on the scene of the crash, and at least one person was electrocuted and is in critical condition. (Courtesy Montgomery County Fire and Rescue)
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A truck crashed into a power pole around 2 a.m. on Saturday. Three people were injured in the crash. (Courtesy Montgomery County Fire and Rescue)

Three people are seriously injured after a truck crashed into a utility pole in Brinklow, Maryland, early Saturday morning.

The truck struck the pole just after 2 a.m. on New Hampshire Avenue near Roslyn Farm, according to Montgomery Fire and Rescue.

The BG & E pole was knocked down in the crash, causing power outages in the area. Live electrical wires were reported at the scene.

At least one of the victims injured in the crash was said to be in critical condition after being electrocuted and resuscitated. He was taken to a nearby trauma center.

Below is a map of where the crash occurred:

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