Man dies after falling from hot air balloon mid-flight

The man, who is yet to be formally identified, is understood to have fallen near Newpound Common, Wisborough Green.

Sussex Police confirmed a body had been located in a field on Friday afternoon following a search of the area.

The force went on to say the victim had been among a group of people travelling on the balloon from Billinghurst to Dunsfold.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

"Following an extensive search the body of a man was sadly found in a field at 1.50pm," the force said.

"The search was carried out by neighbourhood officers, police drones, search officers and dogs."

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Police confirmed an investigation into the incident has been launched.

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