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Extraordinary: Hot-air balloon comes down in Bedford street

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August 25, 2025

A hot-air balloon made a dramatic landing in the middle of a street in Bedford on Saturday in front of shocked local people.

- Morgan Ofori

Extraordinary: Hot-air balloon comes down in Bedford street

Sam Coldham said he saw the balloon descending in Bower Street in the town at about 9.30am while he was walking the dog with his partner, Sian King.

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