By Adam Dutton

A hot air balloon narrowly avoids crashing into homes as it makes an emergency landing in a street, landing safely in the road.

Residents rushed to help steer the balloon away from roofs on Bower Street in Bedford around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.

The Variohm Components-branded balloon began plunging to the ground while attempting to land in nearby Russell Park.

Footage shows the balloon narrowly avoiding chimneys and roofs while members of the public help steer it to safety.

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