A man has died after falling from a hot air balloon in West Sussex, police have confirmed. Emergency services launched an extensive search involving drones and dogs after reports of the incident near Newpound Common, Wisborough Green, shortly after 9am on Friday.
The man has not yet been formally identified, but Sussex Police said he was part of a group on a balloon flight from Billingshurst to Dunsfold. His body was found in a field hours after the search began.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “An investigation is taking place as to the circumstances and at this time the incident is not being treated as suspicious.” Foul play has been ruled out.
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