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Hot air balloon caught in power lines at Albuquerques International Balloon Fiesta

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today at 10:10 AM
Published 10:16 AM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (NBC, KYMA) - There were some scary moments during day one of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

While dozens of colorful balloons were ascending across the New Mexico landscape.

One balloon got caught up in some power lines and crash landed.

According to Albuquerque Fire and Rescue, the balloon came down near a busy street just before 8 a.m.

Emergency responders found two occupants inside the balloon basket when they arrived.

Thankfully, the basket was on the ground and stable.

After crews confirmed the power lines were de-energized, the two occupants were safely removed, and luckily, uninjured.

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