Tragic accident at an altitude of 100 feet: A hot air balloon exploded after colliding with an electric wire in New Mexico, killing 5 people, including 2 women.
A tragic tragedy has come to light in New Mexico, USA. A hot air balloon crashed to the ground on Saturday morning with an explosion colliding with a power line. Five people were killed in a balloon crash this morning. Three men and two women, including the pilot, were killed, according to officials and media reports. Police spokesman Gilbert Gallegoz said those killed in the crash could not be identified and an investigation was ongoing. The crash happened around 7 a.m. in the western part of Albuquerque, according to a police official.
The balloon exploded on the road, causing a stir among locals. The police official further said that this hot air balloon collided with the electric wire and 1 wire was broken. As a result, more than 13,000 homes were cut off from electricity. The Federal Aviation Administration said the balloon came down from a height of 100 feet in the middle of the road and caught fire. Locals immediately reported the incident to the fire brigade. A team from the fire department also arrived at the scene at the time of the count and it caught fire, but by then 4 people had died. While 1 serious person breathed his last in the hospital. The balloon went out of control due to hurricane-like winds. Officials have not yet determined the cause of the crash. "We have sent two investigators to the scene," said Peter Nudson, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board.
Who is getting answers to questions about balloons and management. This report may take one or more weeks to arrive, after which appropriate conclusions can be drawn. "It's very difficult to control a hot air balloon when the wind blows like a hurricane," said Galgios, a police officer.
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