Three Brazilian tourists killed in Turkish hot air balloon crash

Posted on May 20, 2013 • Filed under: Mediterranean, Middle East, Tourists Killed

BBC.co.uk reported that three Brazilian tourists have been killed and more than 20 other people injured after two hot-air balloons collided in Turkey, officials say. One ascending balloon was torn open as it hit the basket of another, and then plunged to the ground, witnesses said. The accident happened in Cappadocia, a region popular with tourists for its spectacular volcanic rock formations. Read Article

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