At least two people were killed and three others were injured this Saturday afterThe fire and subsequent collapse of a hot air balloon in the municipality of San Juan Teotihuacán, in the State of Mexico, near the capital, in the center of the country, according to state authorities.
The incident took place in the early hours of this Saturday, within the archaeological area of the Pyramids of Teotihucan, about 50 kilometers from the Mexican capital.
The first versions indicate that the balloon, owned by a tourist services company, apparently without official permission, lifted off, gained altitude and began its descent the basket in which the travelers stay began to catch firecausing the subsequent crash of the aircraft.
Witnesses pointed out that, in desperation, the travelers began to cry for help, with cries of despair. At the moment, a young woman leapt from the basket into the void.
The ball fell from a height of 200 meters. As reported by the local press, one of the injured was a child under the age of 13, who was transferred to the Axapusco General Hospital to receive medical treatment.
Initial information also indicates that the pilot is one of the survivors.
Being a federal zone, agents of the Mexican Army and personnel of the State Police and Civil Defense of the State of Mexico, as well as agents of the Expert Services, arrived at the place where the bodies were left, and removed the bodies .
Balloon rides are a common practice in this area of the State of Mexico where several companies offer rides during the early hours of the day to allow tourists to appreciate the sunrise, sunrise and a privileged view of the Pyramids of Teotihuacán.
Source: Clarin
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