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Sports Balloon Emergency Landing in Kaufman County Following Gunfire Injures Pilots

In a startling incident on Monday night, a sports balloon participating in a multi-state race was forced into an emergency landing in Kaufman County after reportedly being shot at. The lead pilot, Krzystotf Zapart of Poland, sustained serious injuries during the incident. According to Zapart, it was gunfire, not mechanical failure, that caused the emergency landing.

The sports balloon, involved in a multi-state balloon race, encountered the terrifying situation moments before it made an abrupt landing. Both pilots on board suffered significant injuries due to the emergency landing. Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the circumstances and identify the individuals responsible for the alleged gunfire.

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