Hot air balloon narrowly avoids crashing into houses

24 Aug 2025 • 7:17 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A hot air balloon made an unexpected landing on Bower Street in Bedford on Saturday.
  • Stunned residents witnessed the descent, with footage captured by Sian Marie King showing the event.
  • Several bystanders quickly intervened, grabbing the guide rope to help safely lower the balloon and prevent it from hitting houses or cars.
  • The British Balloon and Airship Club confirmed the balloon "landed without incident" and reported no injuries.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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