Emergency responders were busy tracking a hot air balloon that reportedly hit utility wires in Lake County, IN Sunday.  The balloon was seen descending near State Road 2 and headed toward Newton County over I-65.  The Lowell Fire Department and Lake County Sheriff's Department confirmed they had reports of the balloon making a crash landing in the vicinity of SR 2.  A second balloon was also involved, but made a safe landing.

Emergency responders reported three people onbaord the balloon were hospitalized, two with critical injuries.  Fire personnel reported the injured suffered severe burns. The balloon crashed into a farm field near Lowell.  The FAA is investigating.

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