Sad news today about a hot air balloon crash near Bristol today, the balloon crashed to the ground in flames at 0930 this morning in the town of Midsomer Norton, approximatly 15 miles south east of BRS, the balloon was believed to of been carrying 4 lpg cannisters and was said to of been attempting a high altitude flight at 20000 ft when it came down in flames. The balloon was being tracked by BRS ATC at the time, I know the area very well and miracullously the balloon came down on a bowling green just yards from houses, a primary school, a hotel and several factories.
Sadly the 2 men aboard lost their lives, the AAIB are now on site investigating.
BBC News - Two killed in hot air balloon crash in Somerset
Two Killed After Hot Air Balloon Crashes In Midsomer Norton, Somerset | UK News | Sky News