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Hot air balloon crash in Mexico injures at least twelve people

Hot air balloon crash in Mexico injures at least twelve people

CNN24-05-2025

A hot air balloon crashed near a popular archaeological site near Mexico City, injuring at least twelve people. A representative from the hot air ballon tour company would not comment on the incident.

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