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Hot Air Balloon Crashes Into Power Lines In Wilton, NH

WILTON, N.H. (AP) -- Officials are investigating a hot air balloon crash in New Hampshire.

Police in Wilton said a balloon carrying four people crashed on Pead Hill after getting caught in some power lines.

WMUR-TV reports that witnesses said one woman injured her wrist when she jumped out of the balloon basket. Public Service of New Hampshire utility workers were called to disentangle the balloon from the power lines.

The Federal Aviation Administration said it's investigating.

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