A bright red Virgin balloon landed on the grass outside Joseph Rowntree secondary school in New Earswick at about 8am today (July 15) as pupils and staff looked on.
One eye witness, who didn't want to be named, said: "Thankfully they managed to land it safely - no one seemed to be injured and there was no need for emergency services.
"It was completely unexpected - it was about 8.30am so there were plenty of people around."
The Press has contacted Joseph Rowntree School and we'll add their comments here when we hear back.
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