A hot air balloon carrying 34 passengers crashed in Friesland, the Netherlands, killing one person and injuring five others
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<p>The violent crash was caused by a gust of wind, and emergency services responded quickly with 14 ambulances and medical teams. Witnesses described a panic situation and a hard impact on the ground. The authorities have opened an inquiry to investigate the circumstances of the accident.
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