Hot air balloon crashes into a power line in Albuquerque; Several dead


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Four people were killed and one in critical condition after a hot-air balloon collided with a power line Saturday morning in Albuquerque.

A hot air balloon with five people on board collided with a power line six miles west of Albuquerque International Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which is investigating the accident. The basket of the balloon caught fire after hitting an average busy street.

The accident caused a power outage in the area. According to a tweet from the Albuquerque Police Department. Police spokesman Gilbert Gallegos said the multi-colored balloon was wrapped around the tops of power lines, knocking out power to more than 13,000 homes.

One person was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, New Mexico State Police spokesman Dusty Francisco told USA TODAY. Traffic in the area was closed after the accident. According to a tweet from the police department.


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