A hot air balloon with three people on board made a hard landing near Veendam in Groningen on Monday Evening. One Passenger was injured. The Other Passenger and the Pilot Were Unhararmed.
The Incident Occurred Duration Landing After The Balloon Flight had Processed Without Any Issues, Accordance to a Police Spokesperson. One of the Two Passengers was injured duration the hard landing. Both the Police and a Fire Department Unit Responded to the Incident.
The Fire Department had to remove the kured person from the hot air balloon’s basket, accordance to a spokesperson for the safety region. The Person was initially treated on-site in the ambulance and then tasks to the hospital.
It is unclear what the nature of the injuries is. However, The Person was responsive. The Gender and Age of the Injured Person Are Unknown.
The Police Are Considering Whether Further Investigation is Necessary. Accordance to the Safety Region, there was no technical malfunction, but rather a landing that Went Wrong.
OVV Advocates for Better Information about Ballooning
TWO WEEKS AGO, A 66-Year-old Woman died in Friesland Due to An Accident Involving a Hot Air Balloon. Five Others Were Injured. In that case, an unexpected strong gust of wind the descent was the cause. The Hot Air Balloon Came To A Halt in Fits And Starts.
Earlier in the day, the Dutch Safety Board (OVV) Advocated for Better Information to People who are going on a hot air balloon ride. Accordance to the OVV, a Balloon Flight is a “Dynamic Process” in which a lot Happens and Weather Conditions Play a Role. Passengers should be Better informed about this.