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Hot air balloon lands on Florida highway ramp

Shifting winds may have played a factor in the landing of a hot air balloon on an interstate ramp in  the Orlando, Florida area. ( Photo: WFTV)

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A hot air balloon landed on a ramp of Interstate 4 in the Orlando, Florida area.

A driver at the scene told WFTV that crew members had to push the balloon onto the median.

The pilot said the wind shifted, causing the balloon to veer toward the ramp.

There were 19 people onboard at the time, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Officials said people inside the basket were waving as cars drove by.

No one was injured.

Orlando Balloon Rides is making arrangements to get the balloon riders back to the lift site.

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