Title: Tragic Plane Crash in Hickory Claims Two Lives
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HICKORY, N.C. – In a devastating incident on Sunday morning, two individuals lost their lives in a plane crash near Lake Hickory, according to officials. The authorities, however, have not yet released the names of the deceased victims.
The crash occurred shortly before 4 p.m., leaving multiple agencies on the scene as they join forces to investigate the incident. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will also conduct its own investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
The plane crash had severe consequences beyond the loss of lives. Reports from firefighters indicate that the aircraft struck high-tension power lines, resulting in widespread power outages in the northern part of downtown Hickory. Duke Energy reported that over 18,000 customers were affected by the outages at the time of the crash.
Agencies from Alexander, Caldwell, and Catawba counties swiftly responded to the scene, working together with local police and fire crews to address the situation. Duke Energy managed to restore power to all customers by 1:30 p.m. after transferring them to alternative power lines.
Duke Energy issued an official statement regarding the incident, stating, “After the incident, approximately 18,000 customers were without power due to the downed transmission lines. Our crews were able to switch customers to other lines, and by 1:30 p.m., all customers have been restored.”
The crash, which occurred around 11:30 a.m., resulted in significant damage, although there has been no information regarding injuries sustained in the incident.
This is an ongoing, developing story, and updates will be provided as further details emerge. In the meantime, authorities urge the public to stay away from the crash site to allow the investigative teams to complete their work.
In related news, a recent small plane crash in Stanly County resulted in miraculous survival for both the pilot and instructor involved. The incident continues to highlight the importance of aviation safety.
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