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Major storm damage in Maryland with ‘home split in two’ and power outage in College Park during thunderstorm warning
A STORM caused major damage in parts of Maryland on Tuesday as shocking footage showed a home seemingly split in two.
More than 45,000 customers were without power in the Maryland and Washington, DC areas as of 9.30pm because of the wild weather.
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"There are power outages throughout the area; many major trees are down and blocking roads," the City of College Park said in a tweet.
"Stay away from the area. Report any suspected gas leaks to 9-1-1. Report any downed wires to Pepco: 877-737-2662."
Dozens of trees fell as a result of the storm, according to NBC4 Washington.
College Park, Berwyn Heights, and Greenbelt were among the areas affected.
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The Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department tweeted that they responded to more than 360 calls since the onset of the storm.
They asked that residents stay off the roads if possible to allow crews room to work.
ABC7 reporter Tom Roussey shared video of a home in College Park that appeared to be split in half as a result of the storm.
Two University of Maryland students who lived there told the reporter that their roommate was inside when the storm hit and had to be taken to the hospital.
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A brightly colored orange sky could be seen after the storm rolled through the area, but more thunder and lightning were on the way.
The National Weather Service had issued severe thunderstorm warnings for various parts of Maryland throughout the evening.
Washington, DC was also affected by the weather with reports of downed trees.
DC first responders put out a car fire after a live power line was brought down, causing flames to engulf two vehicles.
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According to NBC4, firefighters had to wait for Pepco to turn power off before they could douse the flames with water.
The car fire was put out with no injuries or damage to nearby structures reported.
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