Cars still strewn about Route 140 in Westminster

Monday's storms brought down utility poles lining Maryland Route 140 in Westminster, trapping dozens of people in their cars and leaving behind extensive damage. Much of the damage centered around Route 140 in Westminster, where 30 high-voltage poles went down. Maryland State Police said 33 adults and 14 children were trapped in 34 vehicles as Baltimore Gas and Electric crews worked to de-energize the downed power lines. Once crews arrived, it took about 25 minutes to de-energize the downed power lines, which were wet from the rain, posing even more risk. No injuries were immediately reported.