The balloon went into wires and then crashed in a field in or near a farm in Earl Township, Lancaster County shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday.
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Three people on a hot air balloon were seriously injured when it landed on power lines in the US state of Pennsylvania, authorities said today.
Willwerth said the injuries were consistent with electrical burns and he did not know the severity of the injuries. Mark Willwerth said the top of the balloon got caught up on the power lines as it was deflating.
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Another passenger, Robert Spencer, 53, of Elldersburg, Maryland, and pilot Robert Fisher, 55, of Honey Brook, were listed in stable condition, Willwerth said. She is now at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pennsylvania in critical condition, said hospital spokeswoman Kate Stier. The FAA will be investigating the incident, police added.
