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At least twelve people were injured in a hot air balloon crash near an archaeological site near Mexico City on Friday, local authorities said.

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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[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

You really must have a death wish to get into one of those things.

[–] systemglitch@lemmy.world -3 points 5 days 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 4 days ago

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

[–] DeceasedPassenger@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

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