Two people hospitalized after electric shock in North Potomac

Montgomery County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a 911 call regarding an electrical shock on Monday, June 17, at approximately 1:30 p.m. in North Potomac.

According to Pete Piringer, chief spokesman for MCFRS, the incident occurred in the area of ​​Darnestown Road and Great Seneca Highway. Two adult patients were taken to the hospital. Both suffered electrical shocks and one also suffered burns.

We will provide an update as soon as more information becomes available.

(~130p) IAO Darnestown Road and Great Seneca Highway, handling of possible electrocution, @mcfrs PE732, EMS703, M713, A722 on site, @MCFRS_EMIHS Assessment of 2 adult patients, both with electric shock and 1 with electrical burns, transport of 1 Pri1 trauma. 1Pri2 trauma, MOSHA notified pic.twitter.com/0fSbRTBBfE

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 17, 2024