The Aerostar International Inc. S-57A balloon launched from a park during the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which is currently investigating the incident.
Arizona hot air balloon crash: Just before the crash, the skydivers exited the hot air balloon and witnesses said the balloon appeared to be flying up and down before impact occurred.
A police spokesperson at the scene confirmed that at least 1 person was seriously injured, with the 10 others suffering minor or moderate injuries, the Xinhua news agency reported.
The crash happened around 7 a.m. in the city’s west side, police spokesman Gilbert Gallegos said. Police identified 2 of the passengers as Martin Martinez, and Mary Martinez,- the parents of a prison transport officer with the Albuquerque Police Dept.
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