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Hot air balloon strikes a power line in Isle of Wight

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ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. — A hot air balloon crashed into a power line along the 22000 block of Braswell Drive in Isle of Wight County Tuesday around 3:44 p.m.

Virginia State police say the pilot of the balloon struck the power line due to wind. The pilot then deflated the balloon and conducted an emergency landing.

Five people were onboard and no injuries were reported. There were also no damage to the power lines.