At least two people died in a fire produced in the air, while traveling in a hot air balloon that flew over a archaeological zone, 42 kilometers from the capital city of Mexicoit was reported this Saturday from sources of the State Attorney of the country.
Mexico: Two people who were traveling in a hot air balloon die
The judiciary confirmed today that “at least two people died and a thirteen-year-old girl was injured” after a hot air balloon caught fire this Saturday in full flight, in the archaeological zone of Teotihuacan, State of Mexicoone hour from the capital, 42 kilometers away. “The victims jumped from the burning balloon”indicated the official report.
“A 50-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman are the fatalities so far. A minor was injured, with first and second degree burns, in addition to a fracture in the right humerus,” the local newspaper El País reported in its online edition,
Likewise, in videos collected by visitors, the basket of the balloon is seen on fire in the air. The Prosecutor’s Office explained that, due to the fire, the “crew members” jumped into the void from the balloon. The authorities have not yet reported whether there were more people on board, according to the report from the Army and the National Guard.
witnesses to the tragedy
“The pictures are terrifying.. The basket of the balloon, which was taking flight, suddenly appears engulfed in flames, while it continues to rise. In the videos, screams of terror from tourists are heard,” the Europa Press news agency reported.
Municipal Civil Protection received a notice at mid-morning this Saturday and sent state personnel from the Chalco Valley Regionaccording to the newspaper ‘El Universal’, one of the newspapers with the highest circulation in the country. The Municipal Civil Protection Unit He pointed out that “the balloon pilot was transferred by relatives, so his whereabouts and state of health are unknown.” Eyewitnesses explained that the deceased are the parents of the injured minor, whose state of health is unknown at the moment. The municipal Civil Protection unit also reported that it transferred an injured person for care to the General Hospital of the municipality of Axapuscoin the extreme northeast, border with the state of Hidalgo.
Teotihuacanone of the most important archaeological zones in the country, better known as the “City of the Gods”It receives balloon rides from numerous tourists every day, they are common and several companies offer the service in the area. Accidents like this don’t happen often, although they do happen from time to time.
The region of Teotihuacan It was the metropolis of a mysterious Mesoamerican civilization that reached its zenith around AD 100 and receives thousands of visitors for its towering pyramids and stone temples with detailed statues and intricate murals.
Last September, a balloon with 12 people on board collapsed due to the strong wind that was blowing. The balloon pilot lost control of the device, which ended up on the floor. Civil protection of the municipality of Acolman, adjacent to the pyramids, reported a white balance. The passengers only suffered nervous breakdowns.
In November 2021, another balloon fell from the heights and nine of its 15 passengers were injured.
Source: Ambito
