No one was injured when the balloon, which was making its maiden voyage, landed in suburban Elwood

A hot air balloon on its maiden flight with 12 people on board made an emergency landing in a Melbourne street.

Emergency services were called to an Elwood property about 7.20am on Wednesday to find a balloon draped over two rooftops and the basket in the yard and car park.

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