3 hurt when hot air balloon hits power lines, crashes in Pennsylvania

NEW HOLLAND, Pa. -- A hot air balloon has crashed in a field in central Pennsylvania, injuring all three people onboard, according to police.

New Holland Police Sgt. Mark Willwerth said the balloon went down shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday at a farm in Earl Township as the pilot was attempting to land.

CBS affiliate WHP reported the top of the balloon got tangled in overhead electrical wires.

Willwerth said the injured were transported to a hospital, but he did not know the severity of their injuries.

He said the Federal Aviation Administration has been contacted and will also investigate the crash.