Two people were injured when a hot air balloon apparently crash-landed in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria on Saturday morning.
Netcare 911 responded at about 9.30 am to reports of a hot air balloon crash near the M44 in Soshanguve.
According to reports from the scene, "the hot air balloon landed in a veld next to a bus depot off the M44".
Spokesperson Shawn Herbst says paramedics assessed the scene and found two people who had sustained minor injuries and were in a stable condition. Once stabilised the patients were transported by ambulance to a hospital for further treatment.
Local authorities are on scene and have cordoned off the area."
The circumstances leading up to the incident would be investigated by the relevant authorities.
- African News Agency (ANA)
