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Helicopter Crashes into Houston's KQUE-FM Radio Tower Near Downtown, Causing Fire
Oct 21, 2024, 02:10 AM
A helicopter crashed into a radio tower in East Houston's Second Ward on Sunday night, causing a large fire. The incident occurred around 7:54 p.m. near Engelke Street and Ennis Street, close to downtown Houston. The helicopter struck the KQUE-FM radio tower, and a plume of smoke was visible after the impact. Emergency crews, including the Houston Fire Department, responded to the scene, and the fire continued to burn. There are no reports of injuries or fatalities at this time, and no details on the helicopter's flight path or destination are available. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and will investigate the crash.
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