Coverage dated April 1, 2023
Two die after hot-air balloon catches fire in Mexico
Headline from Digital Journal
Two people have died after a hot-air balloon flying near Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archeological site caught fire, the government said Saturday."The
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Reports & sources
11 articles, oldest first.
People
2 Dead and 1 Injured After Hot Air Balloon Catches Fire in Mexico City ↗ (opens People)Published
People's feed description
A married couple died after their hot air balloon caught fire, while their daughter is expected to survive
Digital Journal
Two die after hot-air balloon catches fire in Mexico ↗ (opens Digital Journal)Published
Digital Journal's feed description
Two people have died after a hot-air balloon flying near Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archeological site caught fire, the government said Saturday."The
New York Post
Couple dies in hot air balloon accident in Mexico City ↗ (opens New York Post)Published
New York Post's feed description
A Mexican couple died Saturday and their daughter was hurt when their hot balloon caught fire and plummeted to the ground in Mexico City.
Washington Post
2 dead in hot air balloon accident outside of Mexico City ↗ (opens Washington Post)Published
Washington Post's feed description
Two people died and a girl was injured after the hot air balloon they were riding in caught fire near Mexico City
ABC 7 Los Angeles
2 dead, girl injured in hot air balloon accident outside of Mexico City: officials ↗ (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)Published
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
The accident occurred near the pre-Hispanic ruin site of Teotihuacan, just north of Mexico City. The area is a popular location for balloon rides.
NBC News
2 dead and 1 injured after hot air balloon bursts into flames outside of Mexico City ↗ (opens NBC News)Published
NBC News's feed description
According to a video of the incident posted on social media, the occupants of the balloon appeared to have fallen or jumped from the craft.
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