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Hot air balloon crashes metres away from Phoenix resident’s backyard
A crash was reported involving a hot air balloon in Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday (7 December).
The incident unfolded near Dove Valley Road and Interstate 17.
Footage taken by a resident nearby the scene showed the balloon catching on a light pole before collapsing on the ground.
No-one initially appeared to be injured, Phoenix Fire officials said.
Witness Kara Giugliano told Fox News: "I'm used to seeing hot air balloons right outside this window, which I thought was really cool... This one was right outside. The basket was just above the light post."
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