CHENNAI: A hydrogen balloon of the Khelo India Youth Games fell near the runway of the Chennai International Airport on Tuesday. Fortunately, a major disaster was averted as no aeroplanes landed at the airport during this time. The authorities have launched a probe into the incident.

According to sources, the balloon, which was tied at the Nehru Stadium, floated and fell near the airport after the rope was cut. The security officials had not seen the airport flying towards the runway. The balloon was later spotted by the officials who came to monitor the airport.