A scary incident unfolded as a hot air balloon carrying British tourists crashed while on a tour over an archaeological site. The balloon hit high-voltage power lines before crashing onto a football field. Although the balloon operator escaped unharmed, the British couple sustained serious injuries in the accident near Mexico City. The tourists, residing in London, were exploring the Teotihuacan pyramids when the balloon unexpectedly descended, alarming witnesses on the ground.
Emergency services were called to the scene where paramedics stabilized the injured couple before transporting them to a nearby clinic. The authorities are currently investigating whether the crash resulted from human error or technical malfunctions. Concerns were raised by locals regarding previous sightings of hot air balloons flying perilously close to power lines in the area, urging authorities to take preventative measures.
Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency confirmed the incident involving the hot-air balloon and reported that the individuals onboard suffered burns from an electric shock. They were swiftly transferred to a hospital in Mexico City for treatment. The agency has initiated an administrative inquiry into the incident to determine the cause.
