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Hot Air Balloon Crash Injures 12 Near Teotihuacan

5/24/2025

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A hot air balloon crash near Teotihuacan, Mexico, left twelve people injured on Friday when it unexpectedly hit an air pocket and made a forced landing. Those hurt are currently receiving care at a local clinic. Authorities are also probing a 29-year-old man in connection with the incident, which involved a local tour company.

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Story summary

A hot air balloon crash near Teotihuacan, Mexico, left twelve people injured on Friday when it unexpectedly hit an air pocket and made a forced landing. Those hurt are currently receiving care at a local clinic. Authorities are also probing a 29-year-old man in connection with the incident, which involved a local tour company.