Hot Air Balloon Crash, Kills Tourists in Luxor

Tragedy strikes yet again in Egypt, when a hot-air balloon carrying 21 people crashed in Luxor earlier today. Police say at least 19 have been confirmed death, after the balloon fell at least 300 meters from the sky.

Exact reasons for why the crash happened have not been confirmed, but Ahmed Aboud, spokesperson for the hot air balloon company says that it was due to a gas explosion. Nationalities of those on board consist of 9 from Hong Kong, 4 Japanese, 2 Belgians, 2 British, two French, and one Egyptian, in addition to an Egyptian pilot.

We Said this: This is truly disheartening!