A vehicle was driven into a house on the 400 block of Orchard Ridge Drive near Twin Lakes Drive in Gaithersburg, a little before 3pm on Monday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) spokesperson, Pete Piringer.
A neighbor has told us that a vehicle crossed the median and crashed into townhouse-style condo, which started a fire in the car that extended to the house. The witness tells us that the driver has been transported to hospital, but that they are currently unsure on condition or cause of crash. There were no other passengers. The inhabitants of the home were temporarily trapped in upstairs, but Rescue units were able to get them out with ladders.
We will update when additional information is available. Featured photo courtesy of IG user @Go_Ham301
MCFRS units are on scene of a car into a building with fire in the. 400blk of Orchard Ridge Dr. (Gaithersburg) One pt with life threatening injuries. @mcfrsPIO pic.twitter.com/dJnjVxQwD3
— Jason Blake (@mcfrsPIO7) August 29, 2022
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— Hillandale Volunteer Fire Department (@HVFD12_24) August 29, 2022