New Mexico: five dead after hot air balloon crash in Albuquerque

Four dead at the scene and one dies in hospital after balloon blown into power lines by wind catches fire

Five people died after a hot air balloon hit power lines in New Mexico's largest city on Saturday, police said.

The crash happened around 7am on Albuquerque's west side, police spokesman Gilbert Gallegos said. No identities were immediately released but fire officials said three males, including the pilot, and two females died.