The balloon undertook a “forced landing” in San Martin de las Pirámides after hitting an air pocket, according to a statement from the civil protection agency for the state of Mexico.

The twelve people who were aboard are being treated for injuries at a local clinic, the statement said.

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[–] systemglitch@lemmy.world -3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Taking a hot air balloon in Mexico. Lol that's brave, I'd never put my life I their hands

[–] MrsDoyle@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago

16 people died in a hot air balloon accident in Texas in 2016.

[–] DeceasedPassenger@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Why is taking a hot air balloon ride in Mexico brave?