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Man Pronounced Dead After Hot Air Balloon Crashes and Bursts Into Flames in England

  • A hot air balloon crashed into trees and burst into flames mid-air in Worcestershire, England, killing one man.
  • Emergency responders were called to the scene but could not save the man, who was in his 20s.
  • The crash is under investigation by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
  • The incident was unrelated to a nearby hot air balloon festival happening over the weekend.
  • Witnesses reported seeing a fireball descending from the sky and hearing screams.
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