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Hot air balloon safely lands on I-4 in Polk

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A hot air balloon with 19 people aboard accidentally landed on I-4 in Polk County, WFTV reported Friday morning.

Witnesses said crew members pushed the balloon off the ramp to a nearby median near SR 532.

According to WFTV, the pilot said the wind shifted and caused the errant landing. 

FHP reported no injuries. 

Read more from WFTV here as this story develops.

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