The Longview Fire Department responded to a rescue after a hot air balloon basket with two occupants struck a cell phone tower early Saturday morning.
Around 8:15 a.m., the Longview firefighter rescue team and several assisting agencies responded to the hot air balloon crash. According to the fire department, the balloon is believed to have struck the cell phone tower while flying at about 920 feet.
The incident happened near the intersection of State Highway 300 and FM 1844 in north Gregg County.
According to the fire department, climbing operations began around 8:50 a.m. using multiple rope systems due to the extreme height.
Rescuers reached the occupants at around 10 a.m. Both were conscious and no injuries have been reported, according to the fire department.
This is still an ongoing investigation, according to the Longview Fire Department.
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