A hot air balloon was floating in the air shortly before landing. (Archive picture)
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It is said that the balloon collapsed to the ground by a gust of wind at an altitude of 400 meters. Two were seriously injured, and the other three were slightly injured.
Secondduck Emergency landing Five people were injured in a hot air balloon near the small town of Schlitz in Hessen on Friday night. According to the police, preliminary investigation results showed that the balloon was blown down by a gust of wind, collapsed at a height of 400 meters and fell to the ground. Two were seriously injured, and the other three were slightly injured.
For example, a 43-year-old passenger was dragged a few meters off the ground outside the basket during the crash and was seriously injured. Her 44-year-old husband had previously fallen from a balloon and was also seriously injured. According to the police, another couple and a 65-year-old pilot sustained minor injuries. It said that a helicopter was also used in the rescue operation.
The vehicle had previously started in the Niederaula area. In order to find out the cause of the accident, the hot air balloon is currently being inspected by experts.
