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Multiple emergency crews respond to second balloon crash into power lines in Albuquerque

Headline from KRQE Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Multiple emergency personnel were called Sunday morning to rescue two people in a hot air balloon that crashed and struck another power line. Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) crews said at about 8:45 a.m.

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KRQE Albuquerque
Albuquerque emergency crews respond to balloon wrapped around power lines (opens KRQE Albuquerque)
Published Oct 3, 2026
KRQE Albuquerque's feed description
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Multiple agencies were called to a report of a hot air balloon that had landed near power lines with the balloon wrapping itself around the lines Saturday morning. Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) crews said two people were inside the balloon basket when they arrived.
KRQE Albuquerque
Multiple emergency crews respond to second balloon crash into power lines in Albuquerque (opens KRQE Albuquerque)
Published Oct 4, 2026
KRQE Albuquerque's feed description
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Multiple emergency personnel were called Sunday morning to rescue two people in a hot air balloon that crashed and struck another power line. Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) crews said at about 8:45 a.m.