At least 12 injured in hot air balloon crash in Mexico
At least twelve people were injured in a hot air balloon crash near an archaeological site in Mexico on Friday, local authorities say.
The balloon undertook a 'forced landing' in San Martin de las Pirámides after hitting an air pocket, according to a statement from the Civil Protection Coordinator for the State of Mexico.
The twelve crew members are being treated for injuries at a local clinic, the statement said.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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