Blimp falls from sky at US Open

– A blimp hovering above the US Open caught fire and crashed, leaving its pilot with burns after it plummeted to earth before horrified players and spectators on Thursday.

Golf stars and fans at Erin Hills Golf Course in Wisconsin looked on in disbelief as the aircraft could be seen falling from the sky near the venue.

Airsign, the company managing the blimp, said the pilot was being treated for injuries “but is expected to be okay”.

Local law enforcement said the pilot suffered burns in the crash. – AFP

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