Hot Air Balloon Lands in Methven

A hot air balloon crash in Methven early Friday morning sent shockwaves through the community—but thanks to swift emergency response, all injuries were minor. The balloon landed awkwardly on a road near the recreation reserve during the Fire & Ice Hot Air Balloon Glow festival, prompting quick action from Fire and Emergency New Zealand and St John crews. One person received medical checks at a local center, but everyone’s expected to be fine. While it’s a sobering reminder of the risks involved in aerial adventures, the incident didn’t derail the festival’s spirit—and emergency teams deserve a round of applause for their timely response. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ed87e14c9532f51