Several people were seriously injured in a hot air balloon crash near Pahrump, Nevada, early Thursday morning. The Nye County Sheriff’s Office reported that one passenger sustained a severe head injury, while others suffered second or third-degree burns and blunt force injuries. All passengers were transported to a hospital following the accident. The exact number of victims has not been disclosed. The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating the incident. Images from the crash site were released by the sheriff’s office, highlighting the severity of the accident.
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Several seriously hurt in hot air balloon crash
