US Edition2 Rescued After Hot Air Balloon Crashes, Dangles From Texas Cell Tower
Two people were rescued after their hot air balloon basket struck a 920-foot cell tower; strong winds complicated the rescue, officials said.
- On Saturday morning, two people were rescued after a hot air balloon struck a radio tower near the State Highway 300 and FM 1844 intersection in Longview, Texas.
- Facing high-elevation conditions, strong winds at that elevation complicated rescue efforts, and climbing operations began around 8:50 a.m. using multiple rope systems.
- At an estimated 920 feet, rescuers reached occupants around 10 a.m., and both were conscious with no injuries reported.
- Officials noted a coordinated multi-agency response, with Longview Fire Marshal Marcus Delaney confirming the two people have been safely rescued.
- This remains under investigation, the Longview Fire Department said the story is developing after the incident in Longview, about 120 miles east of Dallas.
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LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) - Two people have been rescued from a hot air balloon basket after it crashed into a cell phone tower in Gregg County on Saturday morning. According to the Longview Fire Department, multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the intersection of State Highway 300 and FM 1844 in north Gregg County at [...]
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Hot air balloon strikes cell tower in Gregg County, sparking high-angle rescue
LONGVIEW, Texas — A hot air balloon carrying two people collided with a cell phone tower at approximately 920 feet, prompting a high-angle rescue operation by the Longview Fire Department and other agencies.
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