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Emergency Response Underway Following Aircraft Crash Near Lancaster Airport
Dallas County, Texas — Emergency crews from the Lancaster Fire Department are responding to an aircraft crash that occurred Monday afternoon near the Lancaster Regional Airport.
At approximately 4:00 p.m., a Beechcraft King Air carrying three individuals crashed into a field near the 700 block of Ferris Road, between Texas Highway 342 and Interstate 45.
The location is near Pinto Road, close to the Lancaster Airport.
Authorities have confirmed that injuries have been reported, though the extent and severity of those injuries have not yet been released.
First responders, including fire and medical personnel, remain on scene providing aid and securing the area.
The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed it is investigating the incident to determine what led to the crash.
Officials are urging members of the public to avoid the area to ensure that emergency operations can continue without interference.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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High-Angle Rescue in Progress After Teen Climbs 900-Foot KSDK TV Transmission Tower in Affton
AFFTON, MO — Emergency crews are conducting a high-angle rescue operation in Affton, Missouri, after a 17-year-old male reportedly climbed nearly 900 feet up a television transmission tower belonging to local station KSDK on Heege Road.
According to officials with the Lemay Fire Protection District, the call for assistance came in around 2:30 p.m. when witnesses reported seeing the teenager scaling the tower.
Responding units from both the Affton Fire Protection District and Lemay Fire Protection District quickly arrived on scene and established a command post at the base of the structure.
Fire officials confirmed that the individual, described as a 17-year-old male, was observed barefoot and positioned approximately 850 feet above the ground.
Authorities say they believe the teen may be under the influence of alcohol or another substance, though that has not been confirmed.
Specialized technical rescue teams are currently coordinating efforts to reach and safely bring the teen down from the tower.
The operation is described as extremely dangerous and complex, given the height and structural conditions.
Law enforcement personnel have secured the surrounding area, and roads near the tower have been closed as a precaution while emergency crews work.
This is a developing situation, and updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.