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[ad_1] Image copyright Press Association Image caption Only the balloon itself hit the wires, rather than the basket - protecting all aboard from the electricity A hot air balloon became tangled in an electricity pylon in western Germany, firefighters have said, stranding six passengers 65m (213ft) above ground. The balloon became caught at about 17:30 local time (15:30 GMT) on Sunday, authorities in the city of Bottrop said. Passengers were individually abseiled to safety in a six-hour operation, and all were taken to hospital as a precaution. The cause of the crash is not known. The balloon struck the top of the pylon on Essener Street in the south of the city, a local fire brigade press release said. Firefighters called up to the passengers by megaphone, before they managed to get in touch by phone. Only the ball...