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Egypt balloon crash at Luxor resort kills tourist | |
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A hot air balloon carrying tourists has crashed near the Egyptian city of Luxor, with one person killed and 15 injured, officials say. | |
About 20 people were on board when the accident occurred on Friday. The tourist who died was South African. | About 20 people were on board when the accident occurred on Friday. The tourist who died was South African. |
The balloon was travelling over the ancient city when it was forced off course and into a mountainous area by strong winds, according to reports. | The balloon was travelling over the ancient city when it was forced off course and into a mountainous area by strong winds, according to reports. |
In 2013, 19 tourists were killed when a hot air balloon caught fire in Luxor. | In 2013, 19 tourists were killed when a hot air balloon caught fire in Luxor. |
Luxor governor Mahmoud Badr confirmed Friday's accident, adding that he was checking on the wellbeing of passengers at a local hospital, AFP news agency reports. | Luxor governor Mahmoud Badr confirmed Friday's accident, adding that he was checking on the wellbeing of passengers at a local hospital, AFP news agency reports. |
A health ministry spokesman said that two of the wounded were in serious condition. | A health ministry spokesman said that two of the wounded were in serious condition. |
Those on board the flight included a number of foreign nationals from South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, France and Australia along with Egyptian tourists. | |
No British citizens were involved, the UK Foreign Office said. | No British citizens were involved, the UK Foreign Office said. |
Some 20 ambulances attended the scene of the accident, Egypt's state-run Mena news agency reports. | Some 20 ambulances attended the scene of the accident, Egypt's state-run Mena news agency reports. |
Egypt's Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement that 21 other balloon trips carrying more than 400 tourists had all landed safely on Friday. | |
The ancient city of Luxor, which lies on the banks of the River Nile in the south of Egypt, has long been a popular tourist destination due to its archaeological sites. | The ancient city of Luxor, which lies on the banks of the River Nile in the south of Egypt, has long been a popular tourist destination due to its archaeological sites. |
Hot air balloon crashes have occurred in the region before. | Hot air balloon crashes have occurred in the region before. |
In 2016, balloon flights were temporarily halted in the city after more than 20 people were injured in a similar accident. | In 2016, balloon flights were temporarily halted in the city after more than 20 people were injured in a similar accident. |
The deadly incident in 2013 was the result of an explosion mid-flight and involved tourists from the UK, France, Hong Kong and Japan. | The deadly incident in 2013 was the result of an explosion mid-flight and involved tourists from the UK, France, Hong Kong and Japan. |