Two men hurt during the Albuquerque’s International Balloon Fiesta


A balloon was tangled in the power line of Rio Rancho, sending two men at the University of New Mexico Hospital with injuries and burns during the Albuquerque’s International Balloon Fiesta.

Daniel Lovato, one of the men riding the balloon was rushed to the hospital, suffering from serious burns on his face, arms and chest for surgery.

According to an article posted on Santa Fe New Mexican, one of the witnessed said that emergency crews and balloon chase crew have responded quickly which avoided severe damage to the men riding the balloon.

Full article here.