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A hot air balloon crashed into a power line and caused a fire, but everyone is OK

A hot air balloon caught fire, leading to a brush fire outbreak and minor injuries to two people.
The balloon fell to the ground while the pilot and passengers escaped, and firefighters extinguished the blaze.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are conducting an investigation into the incident.

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BBC News

Hot air balloon collides with powerlines

Firefighters responded to the incident after it crashed into power lines and its basket became detached.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Hot air balloon crashes next to highway in Minnesota – video

Video footage captures the moment a hot air balloon crashed next to a motorway in Rochester, Minnesota, leaving two of the three people onboard injured. Strong winds pushed the balloon into a power line as the pilot attempted to land in a field. The basket separated from the balloon and fell to the ground from between 6 and 9 metres up. Continue reading...

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Hot air balloon bursts into flames after crashing into power lines in Minnesota

A hot air balloon burst into flames after it crashed into power lines in Minnesota on Wednesday, 20 March. The balloon’s pilot “was trying to land in a field when a gust of wind pushed it into a power line” along Highway 63 in Rochester, the city’s police department said. A brush fire broke out after the basket disconnected and fell around 20-30 feet to the ground with three people inside. Two occupants sustained minor injuries. Dramatic footage…

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

A hot air balloon crashed into a power line and caused a fire, but everyone is OK

Police say the pilot was trying to land in a field when a gust of wind pushed the balloon into a power line near a highway.

1 month ago·United States

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USA Today

Hot air balloon crashes into power lines near Minnesota highway, basket and 3 passengers fall

A hot air balloon hit a power line Tuesday night near a highway outside of Rochester, Minnesota. The basket fell 20 feet to the ground, passengers okay.

1 month ago·United States

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