Tourist severely injured in hot air balloon mishap in Australia

Posted on July 15, 2013 • Filed under: Australia, Tourist Injured

News.com.au reports that a tourist is fighting for life after a freak accident in a hot-air balloon in the Northern Territory. Alice Springs Watch Commander Drew Slape told the NT News the woman’s scarf got caught in the balloon’s inflating fan and “sudden force” was applied to her neck, leaving her with serious injuries. Read article

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