A man has tragically died after falling from a hot air balloon in West Sussex. Police received reports of the incident near Wisborough Green at approximately 9.20am this morning. This prompted a significant search operation in the surrounding area.

The search continued throughout the morning, and the man's body was discovered in a field at around 1.50pm. Authorities have confirmed that he was part of a group participating in a balloon flight that originated from Billingshurst and was heading towards Dunsfold.

Detectives are currently working to formally identify the deceased. However, they have stated that the incident is not being treated as suspicious. A spokesperson for Sussex Police commented, "Following an extensive search, the body of a man was sadly found in a field at 1.50pm. The man had been among a group of people on a balloon flight from Billingshurst to Dunsfold. Police have yet to [formally] identify the man. An investigation is taking place as to the circumstances, and at this time the incident is not being treated as suspicious."

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fall is ongoing.