Four people were killed and one person was critically injured when a hot air balloon crash-landed in the desert in Eloy, Arizona, on Sunday morning, the Eloy Police Department said. PHOTO: Four people were killed when a hot air balloon crash-landed in the desert in Eloy, Ariz., on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. (KNXV)MORE: NTSB investigating after 3 killed in 2 high-speed train collisions at same rail crossing this weekJust before the crash the skydivers exited the hot air balloon and witnesses who spoke to KNXV said the balloon appeared to be flying up and down before impact occurred. MORE: 3rd victim dies in fiery New Year's car attack near Rochester, New York, concert venueNTSB officials said the hot air balloon crashed due to an unspecified issue with its envelope. 4 killed, 1 injured in hot air balloon crash in Arizona, police say originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News January 15, 2024 07:51 UTC