Six people 'killed in balloon crash'

We are receiving reports that six people have been killed in a balloon crash in eastern France.

Sun, 26 Aug, 2001 - 11:02

We are receiving reports that six people have been killed in a balloon crash in eastern France.

According to the reports, the balloon burst into flames after hitting a power line.

The accident is reported to have happened in the Savoie region.

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