Hot air balloon crash in Arizona desert leaves 4 dead and 1 critically injured, police say
A deadly hot air balloon crash in the Arizona desert led to the deaths of four passengers, while another was critically injured. The balloon was carrying a total of thirteen adults, including a balloon operator, four passengers, and eight skydivers who jumped from the balloon before the incident. Although the exact cause of the crash is unknown, preliminary information suggests it was due to an unspecified problem with the balloon’s envelope. One of the victims was identified as Katie Bartrom, a registered nurse from Indiana who was passionate about skydiving. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.
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