Crime & Safety

Hot Air Balloon Has Rough Landing In Glastonbury

Glastonbury firefighters came to the rescue of a wayward hot air balloon over the weekend.

A hot air balloon had a rough weekend in Glastonury.
A hot air balloon had a rough weekend in Glastonury. (Glastonbury Fire Dept.)

GLASTONBURY, CT — Glastonbury firefighters came to the rescue of a wayward hot air balloon on Sunday.

Companies 4 and 3 responded to Neipsic Road at 9:08 a.m. after the balloon became entangled in a light pole and a tree when landing.

Firefighters removed the balloon and no injuries were reported.

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