A terrifying video showing a hot air balloon crashing into electrical wires above a Minnesota highway on Wednesday is going viral on social media.
The event occurred around 7 p.m. when the balloon attempted to land near Highway 63 in Rochester, southeast of Minneapolis, according to information from authorities.
The footage shows the craft approaching the highway before a gust of wind pushes it toward power lines, causing a small explosion near the pod.
The latter, welcoming three passengers, broke away from the balloon before crashing to the ground, 9 meters below. Fortunately, its occupants emerged from this mishap with minor injuries.
The upper part of the hot air balloon was seen floating a little further away. She was recovered several kilometers away.
A small bush fire broke out near the pod, but the flames were quickly brought under control by authorities.
An investigation is underway to understand the circumstances of the accident.
According to information from New York Post
