(CNN) The pilot of a hot air balloon died after becoming entangled under its basket and falling to the ground in Bradford, Vermont, Thursday afternoon, according to state police. The hot air balloon took off late Thursday afternoon with four passengers and Boland on board. The basket tipped over and one of the four passengers fell out, but wasn't injured. While the basket tipped, Boland "became entangled in gear affixed to the balloon as it re-ascended," police said. Hot air balloon pilot Brian Boland in 2010.

Source: CNN July 18, 2021 03:11 UTC