One dead, five injured after hot air balloon crash in Northern Netherlands
Emergency services at the scene. Photo: ANP/Jilmer Postma
A hot air balloon carrying 34 passengers crash-landed late Wednesday in Friesland, northern Netherlands, leaving one person dead and five others injured, local authorities reported.
The balloon reportedly came down rapidly around 9 p.m., hitting the ground forcefully, News.Az reports, citing Reuters.
Officials said a sudden gust of wind caused the basket to bounce on impact, resulting in five people falling out. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
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