A hot air balloon caused panic in Melksham this morning
Worried residents in Melksham called police this morning after a low-flying hot air balloon caused a panic.
People living in Avon Road made the emergency calls at around 8.15am when the balloon started losing height as it prepared to land.
However, the balloon landed in a nearby field and police said after speaking to the pilot they were satisfied that the incident had been part of a controlled descent and there had been no need for panic.
Acting Sergeant Julie Mason said: "We are very thankful for the calls from members of the public, however in this case it was down to public perception and there was no damage caused and no collision with any homes."
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