Ammon News - A man has died after falling from a hot-air balloon in Melbourne’s north-east.

Emergency services were called to Albert Street in Preston where a man’s body was located about 7.30am on Monday.

Police were speaking to other occupants in the balloon and witnesses to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. The road was closed in both directions between Wood Street and Murray Road, and motorists were urged to avoid the area where possible.

The death was not being treated as suspicious. Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

The balloon landed safely at Yarra Bend Park, police said. According to media reports, counselling was being offered to the other passengers.

The Guardian