Hot Air Balloon Crash in Minnesota Injures Two, Sparks Fire

A hot air balloon attempting to land was pushed into power lines by a gust of wind, injuring two passengers and causing a fire.

The hot air balloon crashed into power lines near Rochester, Minnesota, as it attempted to land, resulting in two passengers sustaining minor injuries.
A gust of wind diverted the balloon onto a highway, where it collided with electricity lines, causing sparks and a small brush fire.
The incident occurred around 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, with the balloon's basket falling 20 to 30 feet to the ground.
Emergency services quickly extinguished the fire, and the three passengers, including the pilot, were not seriously injured.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.