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Two people rescued from hot air balloon after collision with communications tower
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- Two hot air balloon occupants were rescued after a collision with a tower in Gregg County, Texas.
- Rescue crews began around 8:50 a.m. and completed the high-angle operation after more than an hour.
- Longview Fire Department described the operation as highly technical and time-intensive.
- The balloon collided with a communications tower near State Highway 300 and Farm-to-Market Road 1844.
- Two people were pulled from the basket around 10:58 a.m. according to responders.
- The incident prompted a multi-agency response and safety precautions were advised for bystanders.
- NBC News identified the incident as a long-view event with a 920-foot altitude during the rescue.
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